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Sir Mortimer: A Novel
Sir Mortimer: A Novel

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.
It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.
The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.
When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:
"I love a knightly foe," he said.
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Sir Mortimer: A Novel

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Sir Mortimer: A Novel is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.
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It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.
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The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.
/ðə ˈædmərəl ˈlɪsənɪŋ kept hɪz stɪl lʊk əˈpɑːn ðə ˈfɔːrtrəs/
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When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:
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"I love a knightly foe," he said.
/aɪ lʌv ə ˈnaɪtli foʊ hiː sed/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Admiral's noun US /ˈædmərəlz/

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading “It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.”

Ambrose noun US /ˈæmbroʊz/

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading “It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.”

aqua noun US /ˈækwə/

a shade of blue tinged with green

From this reading “It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.”

curses noun US /ˈkɜːrsɪz/

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading “It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.”

fortress noun US /ˈfɔːrtrəs/

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading “The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.”

knightly adjective US /ˈnaɪtli/

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading “"I love a knightly foe," he said.”

prone adjective US /proʊn/

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading “Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.”

swoon verb US /swuːn/

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading “It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:

aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

aquanounUS /ˈækwə/

a shade of blue tinged with green

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

Arden

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From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

brownounUS /braʊ/

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

chirurgeon

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From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

cockboat

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From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:

fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

foenounUS /foʊ/

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading "I love a knightly foe," he said.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

Guardiola

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

HonournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I love a knightly foe," he said.

imprecations

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

From this reading When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.

kneenounUS /niː/

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading "I love a knightly foe," he said.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.

loadnounUS /loʊd/

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "I love a knightly foe," he said.

Luiz

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

MereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/

in the near future

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

Robin-a-dale

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I love a knightly foe," he said.

sandnounUS /sænd/

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The Admiral listening, kept his still look upon the fortress.

sweatnounUS /swet/

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

swoonverbUS /swuːn/

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Before the cockboat reached the point he had fallen, first to his knee, then prone upon the sand.

vitae

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From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When Arden had ended his imprecations he spoke with a quiet voice:

whenceadverbUS /wens/

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

wipedverbUS /waɪpt/

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

Wynch

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From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading It was in that deep swoon that he was brought aboard the _Mere Honour_ and laid in the Admiral's cabin, whence Arden, leaving the chirurgeon and Robin-a-dale with the yet unconscious man, presently came forth to the Admiral and to Ambrose Wynch and asked for aqua vitae, then drew his hand across his brow and wiped away the cold sweat; finally found voice with which to load with curses Luiz de Guardiola and his ministers.

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