Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

speak to

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

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

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

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

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

on or to one side

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

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From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

not accessible to view

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

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

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

bumped or shaken jerkily

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

a narrow way or road

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

engage in

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

the force of workers available

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

not any; not one

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

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

From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

above and across; more than

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

go across or through

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

not in physical motion

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

express in words

From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

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

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading She did what I asked, and her features were so concealed that, had the troopers known the Princess by sight, they could not have seen it was not she by my side.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The first party numbered under a dozen men, and as we approached they made no effort to stop us, but drew their horses aside and let us pass.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Although I was certain that we were rushing straight upon inevitable capture, I still had it in my mind to make a strenuous dash to get through the soldiers, and I flogged the horses vigorously, and told my companion to cling hard to her seat, for the cart swayed and bumped and jolted over the rough road in a manner that threatened to send us sprawling into the lane at every second.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I can’t tell you now what I think of your courage.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Draw that hood over your face to conceal it as much as possible, and remember if we are caught I shall address you as ‘the Princess,’” I said to my companion.