Chapter VIII · The Envoy

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

later than; following

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

an old form of “can”, used with “thou”

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

a responsibility that must be carried out

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

prepared and equipped for a particular purpose

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

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From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

for this reason

From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading “If thou dost prove as faithful and bold as thou art well favoured, I shall have in thee one of the handsomest and best esquires in the Guard, which cannot but be an honour to thy mother's family.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

which person or people

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.

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

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Be thou as lightning in the eyes of France; For ere thou canst report I will be there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading KING JOHN Had sloth been a temptation by which Durward was easily beset, the noise with which the caserne of the guards resounded after the first toll of primes, had certainly banished the siren from his couch; but the discipline of his father's tower, and of the convent of Aberbrothick, had taught him to start with the dawn; and he did on his clothes gaily, amid the sounding of bugles and the clash of armour, which announced the change of the vigilant guards--some of whom were returning to barracks after their nightly duty, whilst some were marching out to that of the morning--and others, again, amongst whom was his uncle, were arming for immediate attendance upon the person of Louis.

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From this reading The thunder of my cannon shall be heard-- So, hence! be thou the trumpet of our wrath.

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

From this reading Quentin Durward soon put on, with the feelings of so young a man on such an occasion, the splendid dress and arms appertaining to his new situation; and his uncle, who looked with great accuracy and interest to see that he was completely fitted out in every respect, did not conceal his satisfaction at the improvement which had been thus made in his nephew's appearance.