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From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
how long something has existed
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
in the past
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
from appearances alone
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
Bartinné
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From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
BETTY
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From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
Brea
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From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
carns
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From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
changelingnoun
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
a young person of either sex
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
set up or found
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
for more time
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
and nothing more
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
rambles
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From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
sheep-spans
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From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
STOGS'S
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From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
confined on all sides
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
Towednack
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From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He lay, with his arm under his head, apparently in sweet sleep, but the poor changeling of Brea was dead.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
migratory
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
at the time that
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
which person or people
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading BETTY STOGS'S BABY.[4] Little more than twenty years ago, there lived in a lonely cot on a moor in Towednack a man and his wife with one child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He often talked to himself, and many believed that he was then holding converse with some of the fairy tribe, only visible to him, who enticed him to ramble among the carns, hills, and moors--their usual haunts.
a late time of life
From this reading When about thirty years of age he was missed for several days; and his flock had been noticed, staying longer than usual near the same place, on a moor between the Chapel Hill and Bartinné, and there--surrounded by his sheep--he was found, lying on a quantity of rushes which he had pulled and collected for making sheep-spans.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, when the fits were over, nothing could restrain his propensity for wandering, and his sheep, goats, and even calves, always followed, and seemed equally to enjoy their rambles.
