used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
besplashed
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From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
briers
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From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
put or send forth
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading The waiter eyed him doubtfully.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The waiter eyed him doubtfully.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
Gainsboroughnoun
English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
the force of workers available
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
Richard
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From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
a particular situation
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
sirrahnoun
formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
slimyadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪmi/
covered with or resembling slime
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
that is looked for
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
at the time that
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His doublet and hose besplashed with mud and torn by briers seemed not to give him any concern; neither did the condition of his shoes, which were foul with the slimy mud of the swamp.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will have breakfast, sirrah, and that immediately," he said to the waiter when he had entered the inn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Having deposited Walter Skinner before the door of the Lion in Gainsborough, Richard Wood and his men set off for Sherwood Forest in the strong hope of coming up with the runaways they sought.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading And, in nowise cast down by his recent discouraging experiences, Walter Skinner held his head high and looked around him fiercely, as of yore.
