used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
ASYLUMnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading ASYLUM.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
beneficenoun
an endowed church office giving income to its holder
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
Berthoald
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From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
crossable
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From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
dispossessedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪspəˈzest/
physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
ditchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
drawbridges
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From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
intendant
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From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
go across or through
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
Ricarik
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From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
in the direction of
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
look attentively
From this reading Ricarik left about a dozen slaves and colonists behind to watch the trench under the starry sky, and motioning Berthoald to one of the horses, leaped upon the other and galloped ahead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the course of the ride towards the abbey, Berthoald encountered two other protected ditches, like the first, but crossable by means of drawbridges that were let down to allow him and his guide to pass.
in or at the place that
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
which person or people
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Berthoald was received by the intendant, whom, controlling his own anger, he followed to a near spot where two horses stood saddled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young chief rode in the wake of his guide, rage alternating in his breast with curiosity concerning the fighting abbess who gave such unsatisfactory tokens of resignation to the decree that dispossessed her of her benefice.
