Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

how long something has existed

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

(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 “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

a native or inhabitant of Alsace

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

possessive form of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

regarded with aversion

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

a boy or man

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

cut open

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

destroyed or killed

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

prudent

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

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

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

the state of being honored

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

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

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

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

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

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

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

immediately past

From this reading SCOTT, _The Lay of the Last Minstrel_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SCOTT, _The Lay of the Last Minstrel_.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

a singer of folk songs

From this reading SCOTT, _The Lay of the Last Minstrel_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCOTT, _The Lay of the Last Minstrel_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

cut or make a way through

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading SCOTT, _The Lay of the Last Minstrel_.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

term of address for a man

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

catch sight of

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

believed likely

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

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

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

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

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading He much disliked this man, a regular mercenary of the free lance description, a fellow of French or Alsatian birth, of middle age, much strength, and on account of a great gash and sideways twist of his snub nose always known as Tordu, and strongly suspected that he had been sent as a sort of spy or check on Sir Leonard Copeland and on himself.

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

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”

the art of sorcery

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading WITCHERY The lady has gone to her secret bower, The bower that was guarded by word and by spell.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading “I know her for a dame worthy of all honour and esteem,” returned the esquire, turning hastily round in wrath.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “MASTER SQUIRE,” said the principal man-at-arms of the garrison to Pierce Hardcastle, “is it known to you what this laidly dame’s practices be?”