Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

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

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

carefully weighed

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

at any time

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

more quickly

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

moving swiftly

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

by good fortune

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

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

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

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

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

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

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

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

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

make a break in

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

the light of the Moon

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

not any; not one

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

bring about abruptly

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

compacted by ironing

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

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

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

in the near future

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

move hurridly

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

catch sight of

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

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 BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

look attentively

From this reading This was not, however, Quentin's object, for he considered it more essential to watch Hayraddin's motions, than to interrupt them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.

at the time that

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

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

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

belonging to which person

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEN JONSON'S TALE OF ROBIN HOOD When Quentin sallied from the convent, he could mark the precipitate retreat of the Bohemian, whose dark figure was seen in the far moonlight flying with the speed of a flogged hound quite through the street of the little village, and across the level meadow that lay beyond.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Being fortunately without his cloak and armour, the Scottish mountaineer was at liberty to put forth a speed which was unrivalled in his own glens, and which, notwithstanding the rate at which the Bohemian ran, was likely soon to bring his pursuer up with him.

but in spite of that

From this reading “My friend runs fast,” said Quentin to himself, “but he must run faster yet, to escape the fleetest foot that ever pressed the heather of Glen Houlakin!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What, the rude ranger? and spied spy?--hands off-- You are for no such rustics.