Chapter XIII

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

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

anew

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

eagerly desirous

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

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

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

self-consciously timid

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

a youthful male person

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

inquire into

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

a boy or man

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

set up or found

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

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From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

the hall of a guild or corporation

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

in a literal sense

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

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From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

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

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

worried and uneasy

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But he must have taken the order to ride night and day literally--in so short a time was he back again in Lud.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

unable to express yourself clearly or fluently

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Master Nathaniel was, of course, enchanted by his despatch, though he was unable to elicit from him any detailed answers to his eager questions about Ranulph.

up to a particular time

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

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

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But it was everything to know that the boy was well and happy, and it was but natural that the fellow should be bashful and tongue-tied in the presence of his master.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHAT MASTER NATHANIEL AND MASTER AMBROSE FOUND IN THE GUILDHALL Master Nathaniel was much too restless and anxious to explore the Guildhall until the groom returned whom he had sent with the letter to Luke Hempen.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the groom had not, as a matter of fact, come within twenty miles of the widow Gibberty's farm.