used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
DRAGOONS
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From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
DUTCHadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
a man of refinement
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
not any; not one
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
on the contrary
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
romaunt
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From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
Twas
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From this reading ’Twas not of fear for the result of the encounter, though I did not deceive myself but that I should find a formidable opponent in the man before me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF THE COMING OF THE DUTCH DRAGOONS AT the little bridge over the moat, the tall figure of my antagonist had halted, but upon my appearance on the terrace he turned his back on me and strode off resolutely in the direction of the cliffs.
the act of using
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And I--I followed him with a strange conflict raging in my breast.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading No, it was rather a knowledge of the certain penalty that the success of my scheme must exact, and a feeling that I was playing a part more worthy of a hero of _romaunt_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At that time skill in the use of the rapier formed not the least part of the education of a gentleman, and I could not doubt but that his Grace would have benefited by the lessons of the best foreign masters.
