Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

arousing affect

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

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

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

react verbally

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the state of being behind in payments

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

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

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

a youthful male person

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

one or the other of two

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

set up or found

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

depressingly dark

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

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

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

plural of “interrogation” — a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

against your will

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

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

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

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From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

not any; not one

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

for each

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

recurring again and again

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

except for; apart from

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

cut with a saw

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

not marked by the use of reason

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

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

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

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

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

in the direction of

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In the meanwhile, in answer to his uncle's repeated interrogations, he gave him an exact account of the accident which had that morning brought him into so much danger.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Justice of Peace.-- Here, hand me down the statute--read the articles-- Swear, kiss the book--subscribe, and be a hero; Drawing a portion from the public stock For deeds of valour to be done hereafter-- Sixpence per day, subsistence and arrears.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Although he himself saw nothing in his narrative save what was affecting, he found it was received with much laughter by his escort.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RECRUITING OFFICER An attendant upon the Archers having been dismounted, Quentin Durward was accommodated with his horse, and, in company of his martial countrymen, rode at a round pace towards the Castle of Plessis, about to become, although on his own part involuntarily, an inhabitant of that gloomy fortress, the outside of which had, that morning, struck him with so much surprise.

but in spite of that

From this reading “And yet it is no good jest either,” said his uncle, “for what, in the devil's name, could lead the senseless boy to meddle with the body of a cursed misbelieving Jewish Moorish pagan?”