Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

plural of “acolyte” — someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Not so," answered Sir Brian, "at the least--not by Ivo's men."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

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 Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Not so," answered Sir Brian, "at the least--not by Ivo's men."

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

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From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

-ing form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Not so," answered Sir Brian, "at the least--not by Ivo's men."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

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

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

at any time

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

the organ of sight

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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From this reading "Not so," answered Sir Brian, "at the least--not by Ivo's men."

material for starting a fire

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Not so," answered Sir Brian, "at the least--not by Ivo's men."

wearing protective mail

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not so," answered Sir Brian, "at the least--not by Ivo's men."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

term of address for a man

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

in the near future

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

a request to be present

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

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

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Eric--Brian, what meaneth the tumult?" questioned Sir Benedict, his eye kindling, "are we attacked--so soon?"

during the time that

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading HOW GILES CURSED BELSAYE OUT OF HER FEAR Within the market-place all was dire confusion; men hasted hither and thither, buckling on armour as they went, women wept and children wailed, while ever the bell clashed out its fierce summons.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading Presently, through the populace cometh Sir Brian of Hartismere, equipped in his armour and leaning on the mailed arm of his brother Eric of the wry neck, but perceiving Sir Benedict and Beltane, they turned and came up forthwith.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "'Tis worse than that," sighed Eric, shaking his head, "yonder cometh a churchman, borne on the shoulders of his monks, and with choristers and acolytes attendant."