Chapter III · Chapter 3

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

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From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

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From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

past form of “disburse” — expend, as from a fund

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

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From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

-ing form of “incite” — give an incentive for action

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Is he at large?" inquired the other.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

with full knowledge and deliberation

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Is he at large?" inquired the other.

immediately past

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

any fern of the genus Osmunda: large ferns with creeping rhizomes; naked sporangia are on modified fronds that resemble flower clusters

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Is he at large?" inquired the other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

a local church community

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

express in words

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

term of address for a man

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

a set with 3 times 20 members

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

before a time limit expires

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

at the time that

From this reading "I know it," replied the palmer: "he was in prison when I last knew of the matter."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "They say he bides at Haigh," answered Boniface, "roistering it with that Welsh knight there, Sir Osmund Neville.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Ay, ay," returned Giles knowingly; "but threescore marks, disbursed discreetly to our good and loyal burgesses, made the doors as easy to open as my wicket--that is, at timely hours, ye understand."

a late time of life

From this reading "It's twelve years--ay, twelve," said Giles, reckoning the lapse on his fingers; "I know it by the great wind that beat down Master Markland's barn wall at the Meadows, since Cliderhow's sermon, inciting the whole parish to rebellion."