used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
DEVONnounUS /ˈdevən/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “So, so,” said the steward grimly, upon seeing me open my eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
set up or found
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
a man of refinement
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
a quick look
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “So, so,” said the steward grimly, upon seeing me open my eyes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
how
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From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
lounged
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From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “So, so,” said the steward grimly, upon seeing me open my eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
re-bandaging
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From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So, so,” said the steward grimly, upon seeing me open my eyes.
Sampson
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From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “So, so,” said the steward grimly, upon seeing me open my eyes.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
transport commercially
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So, so,” said the steward grimly, upon seeing me open my eyes.
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading OF THE GENTLEMAN ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP “PRIDE OF DEVON” FOR exactly how long my swoon lasted, to this day I can but hazard a vague conjecture.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
William
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From this reading “King William is spared the mourning for a valiant servant.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But with returning consciousness I found myself lying upon a heap of straw in the stable I have before mentioned, with the steward bending over me busily engaged in re-bandaging my wound.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Beyond him, near to the doorway, lounged Sampson Dare, and in the yard without I caught a glimpse of three or four servants belonging to the manor, all of them fully armed, and of the youth Martin holding the bridle of my own impatient sorrel.
