Chapter VII

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

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

propose a payment

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

plural of “charger” — formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

dearly loved

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

one or the other of two

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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 By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

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

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

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

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

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

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

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

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

the act of departing

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

engage in

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

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

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

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

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

on one occasion

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

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

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

put a saddle on

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

term of address for a man

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

in the near future

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

refrain from harming

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

be dressed in

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

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

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

during the time that

From this reading Calling one of the men-at-arms, he instructed him to saddle and make ready another of Sir John’s chargers and to prepare a store of food while he occupied himself in selecting his best weapons and a spare suit of mail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This suit he did not wear, but had it packed up with a few pieces of mail for Peter in two portions, one of which was to be borne on either horse.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By the time his preparations were complete, Peter had joined him, and without any further delay the two mounted and rode out of the camp upon the road to Ruthènes once more.

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

From this reading Edgar hurriedly withdrew, and leaving Peter to dispose of the horse and cart and to follow as soon as he could, he mounted their one charger and rode out of the city into the camp to the lines of the Wolsingham contingent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* *A New Quest* "Now, dear Father," cried Gertrude, as soon as Edgar had left, "now that thou art in my charge I must bid thee to bed.