Chapter XVII

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

anew

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

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From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Hast thou seen any travellers this night?"

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

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

cause to be bored

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

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From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "I have, my lord, but they were not of this earth."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

start firing a weapon

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

cause to stop

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Hast thou seen any travellers this night?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

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

From this reading "I have, my lord, but they were not of this earth."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

catch fire

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "I have, my lord, but they were not of this earth."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have, my lord, but they were not of this earth."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

not any; not one

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Hast thou seen any travellers this night?"

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

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

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Hast thou seen any travellers this night?"

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Hast thou seen any travellers this night?"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

up to a particular time

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading "Hast thou seen any travellers this night?"

a shaky motion

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

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

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

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

From this reading How they bore that weary night may not be told, but they were more accustomed to such exposure than we are in these days.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.

which person or people

From this reading Again and again did Brian question Osric concerning the interview with Alain, but of course to no further purpose; and they might have remained till daylight had not they taken a shepherd, who was out to look after his sheep, and brought him before the Count, pale and trembling, for it was often death to the rustics to be seized by the armed bands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFTER THE ESCAPE Meanwhile Brian Fitz-Count himself, with Osric by his side and a dozen horsemen, rode to and fro on the road to Oxford, which passed through the forest of Bagley; for to halt in the cold was impossible, and to kindle a fire might attract the attention of foes, as well as of friends.