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hello!

Thanks for your explanation, but what does it really mean " ten lords a-leaping" I don't understand the literal meaning? How do you paraphrase it???

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hello!

Thanks for your explanation, but what does it really mean " ten lords a-leaping" I don't understand the literal meaning? How do you paraphrase it???

Thanks!
It means 10 Lords (nobles) who are leaping (jumping).
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