Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

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

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

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

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

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From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

courtesy towards women

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a notable achievement

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

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

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

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

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

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

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

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

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

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

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

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 Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

the force of workers available

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

make reference to

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

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From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

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

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

on one occasion

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

above and across; more than

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

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

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

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

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

having a supporting base

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

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

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

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

From this reading I have already had occasion to mention this castle.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

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

From this reading I was standing on the Castle Hill in the midst of a fair of horses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is the remains of what was once a Norman stronghold, and is perched upon a round mound or monticle, in the midst of the old city.

in or at the place that

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

which person or people

From this reading Steep is this mound and scarped, evidently by the hand of man; a deep gorge, over which is flung a bridge, separates it, on the south, from a broad swell of open ground called "the hill"; of old the scene of many a tournament and feat of Norman chivalry, but now much used as a show-place for cattle, where those who buy and sell beeves and other beasts resort at stated periods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Fair of Horses--Looks of Respect--The Fast Trotter--Pair of Eyes--Strange Men--Jasper, Your Pal--Force of Blood--Young Lady with Diamonds--Not Quite so Beautiful.