1st
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From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
baronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
Cade
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From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
give encouragement to
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
a person who is in charge
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
Cray
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From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
DISGUISEnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
Foot's
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From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
haquenée
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From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
a small worthless amount
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
in the near future
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
Southwark
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From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
stabled
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From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The explanation proved satisfactory--at all events, it sufficed for the occasion--and the travellers stabled their steeds, and, having entered the White Hart, were soon doing justice to such good cheer as the tenement afforded.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They reined up before the sign of the White Hart, an hostelry afterwards celebrated as the headquarters of Jack Cade during his memorable insurrection.
WARRIORSnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
a Caucasian
From this reading WARRIORS IN DISGUISE On the evening of the 1st of June, the day preceding that on which Louis of France rode into London to receive the homage of the chief citizens and barons, two persons--one of them a tall, strong man, riding a big, high horse, and the other a stripling, mounted on a white “haquenée”--reached Southwark.
which person or people
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
yeomannounUS /ˈjoʊmən/
officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who may you be, and whence come ye?” asked the landlord, who, seeing that the times were troubled, was cautious as to the persons he received under his roof.
youngling
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From this reading “I am a yeoman of Kent,” answered the elder of the horsemen, frankly, “and this youngling is my nephew, and we have this day ridden from my homestead near Foot’s Cray.”
