Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

(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 When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

having no beard

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

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From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

capable of being believed

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

to come or go into

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

at any time

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

feel extreme happiness or elation

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

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

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading All was simple and natural.

information about recent and important events

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

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From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

by chance

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

excessively forward

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading All was simple and natural.

a male human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there was nought common or mean in his behaviour; nor, on the other hand, aught defiant or presumptuous.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

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

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

at the time that

From this reading When the news had spread that he was at the gates, all the inmates of the castle--from the grim troopers to the beardless pages--crowded to see him enter, and perhaps to exult over the fallen favourite; for it is not credible that the extraordinary partiality Brian had ever shown Osric should have failed to excite jealousy, although his graceful and unassuming bearing had done much to mollify the feeling in the hearts of many.

in or at the place that

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

which person or people

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

a late time of life

From this reading FATHER AND SON Meanwhile Osric was brought back as a prisoner to the grim stronghold where for years his position had been that of the chartered favourite of the mighty Baron who was the lord thereof.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Think you they will put him to the torture?" said a youngster.