used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
(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 Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
AORNOS
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From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
Aryenis
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From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
breakfasted
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From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
clothing in general
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
ENVOYnounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
Firoz
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From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
set up or found
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
Harilek
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From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
how
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From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
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 Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
the force of workers available
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
Miletis
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From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
pack-animals
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From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
Payindah
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From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
Punjabis
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From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
refitnounUS /riˈfɪt/
outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
riding-clothes
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From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
in the near future
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
express in speech
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
travel-wornadjective
tired by travel
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
except if; if not
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
war-gear
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From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
be dressed in
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we came out, I noticed how shabby the two Punjabis’ travel-worn kit looked compared to the clothing of the men around, though these were in their war-gear, and I said to Aryenis that I hoped we should be able to refit soon, as we were all pretty disreputable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
at the time that
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Payindah and Firoz had packed most of our stuff overnight, and what little was left they finished while we breakfasted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE SPEAK WITH AN ENVOY AND RIDE TO AORNOS Next morning we found the whole place astir, horses outside ready saddled, and pack-animals waiting to be loaded.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Aryenis was dressed in riding-clothes, a sort of long coat like the first appearance of the divided skirt before women took to the simple breeches and coat they wear so much nowadays, when nearly all ride astride.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When we get to Miletis you will find clothes all right, Harilek; but you will have to wear those of our people, I think, unless you desire especially that your own should be copied.”
