Chapter VIII

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

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

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

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

rid of obstructions

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

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

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

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

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

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

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

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

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

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

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

not any; not one

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

go across or through

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

continue talking

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

to go back over again

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

term of address for a man

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

not in physical motion

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

confined on all sides

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

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

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

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

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

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

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading However, a party of half-inebriate guests issued from a large house so suddenly, that the Prince and Osbert had no time to get out of their way, but were instantly surrounded.

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

From this reading The tipplers in the houses were still at their cups.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MASTER RODOMONT BITTERN AND THE PRINCE.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Some of them, it is true, had staggered to the windows on hearing Sir Bevis and his _cortége_ pass, but by this time they had got back to the bottle.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As soon as the street was clear, Osbert inquired whether his Highness would proceed as far as the Bar-gate, but Philip having now seen enough, declined, and they began to retrace their steps.