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John de Lancaster: a novel
John de Lancaster: a novel

Chapter XXI

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_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.
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.
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.
I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.
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John de Lancaster: a novel

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of John de Lancaster: a novel is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_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.
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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.
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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.
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I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.
/aɪ ʃæl nɑːt ˈiːzəli biː ˈtemptɪd tuː kʌm aʊt wen ˈmɪstər ˈdeɪvɪd ˈoʊən ɪz ɪn ðə fiːld/
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I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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accidentally adverb US /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.”

accosted verb US /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.”

befallen verb US /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.”

civility noun US /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.”

demesne noun US /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.”

discourage verb US /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.”

Lancaster noun US /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.”

Owen's noun US /ˈoʊənz/

possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

unpleasant consequences adjective + noun counted as “unpleasant consequence”

In 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.”

young gentleman adjective + noun

In this reading “I hope, returned the baronet, you do not consider it as a purposed injury on the part of that young gentleman.”

third day noun + noun

In 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.”

within sight preposition + noun

In 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.”

set out verb + adjective

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

In 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.”

young Hero adjective + noun

In 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 out verb + adjective

appear or become visible; make a showing

In this reading “I shall not easily be tempted to come out when Mr. David Owen is in the field.”

In the morning preposition + article + noun counted as “in … morning”

In 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.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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.

accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

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.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

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.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

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.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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.

atprepositionUS /æt/

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.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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.

CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

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.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

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.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

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.

concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/

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.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

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.

DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

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.

daynounUS /deɪ/

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.

DenounUS /diː/

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.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

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.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

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.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

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.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

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.

gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

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.

groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/

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.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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.

HeronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

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.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

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.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

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.

housenounUS /haʊs/

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.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

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.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

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.

leftnounUS /left/

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.

meetverbUS /miːt/

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.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

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.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

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.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

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.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

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.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

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.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

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.

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

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.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

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.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

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.

passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(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.

PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

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.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

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.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

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.

rideverbUS /raɪd/

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.

roadnounUS /roʊd/

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.

setverbUS /set/

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.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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.

sightnounUS /saɪt/

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.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

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.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

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.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/

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.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

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.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

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.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

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.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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.

youpronounUS /juː/

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.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(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.

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