used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
adverting
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From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
anew
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
deem to be
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
demesnenounUS /dəˈmeɪn/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
communicated in words
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
Floyd
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From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
a man of refinement
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
Glen-Morgan
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From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
Kray
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From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
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 _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
come together
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
Penruth
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From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
purposed
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From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
at the time that
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
belonging to which person
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As he was passing through part of the grounds belonging to Sir Arthur Floyd, whose house was within sight from his road, he chanced to meet that gentleman, as he was taking his ride about his demesne.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sir Arthur accosted him with much civility, and adverting to the accident, that had befallen him in the field, when he was out with Sir Owen’s hounds, expressed his concern for the unpleasant consequences that had ensued, and hoped it would not discourage him from coming out again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Our young Hero accidentally meets Sir Arthur Floyd, and Mr. Philip De Lancaster visits a certain Lady at Penruth Abbey._ In the morning of the third day young John De Lancaster left Glen-Morgan, and set out on his return to Kray Castle.