used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
anew
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
bemired
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From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
Bennock
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From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
Catesby
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From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
Dunchurch
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From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
let have
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
how
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From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
Humphrey
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From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
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 Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
Littleton
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From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
livery-stable
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From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
engage in
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
not any; not one
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
Norbrook
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From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
remandedverbUS /rɪˈmændɪd/
past form of “remand” — refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
have in common
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading His share in the plot had been insignificant, but we shall hear of him again.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where Grant joined them is not recorded, but Humphrey Littleton had left them at Dunchurch.
which person or people
From this reading The prisoners were remanded, and the great metropolis slept: but there was no sleep for those bemired and weary horsemen who pressed on that night journey to Norbrook.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were approaching Warwick, and it was proposed that Grant and some of the servants should be sent on in front, with instructions to make a raid on a livery-stable in the town, kept by a man named Bennock, and seize as many horses as they could get.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Catesby, John Wright, and Percy, who rode in front, beguiled their journey by a discussion as to how they could procure fresh horses.
