adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
Aylward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
bowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
fence-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
orisons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
scampernounUS /ˈskæmpər/
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
scripnounUS /skrɪp/
a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His staff in one hand and his scrip in the other, with springy step and floating locks, he raced along the forest path, as active and as graceful as a young deer.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading He had not far to go, however; for, on turning a corner, he came on a roadside cottage with a wooden fence-work around it, where stood big John and Aylward the bowman, staring at something within.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading As he came up with them, he saw that two little lads, the one about nine years of age and the other somewhat older, were standing on the plot in front of the cottage, each holding out a round stick in their left hands, with their arms stiff and straight from the shoulder, as silent and still as two small statues.
yellow-haired
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From this reading They were pretty, blue-eyed, yellow-haired lads, well made and sturdy, with bronzed skins, which spoke of a woodland life.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His companions had passed on whilst he was at his orisons; but his young blood and the fresh morning air both invited him to a scamper.
