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The Betrothed

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.
"I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."
She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.
"Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.
He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."
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The Betrothed

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Betrothed is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.
Line 2
"I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."
Line 3
She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.
Line 4
"Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.
Line 5
He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

commands noun US /kəˈmændz/

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “"I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."”

discipline noun US /ˈdɪsəplən/

a branch of knowledge

From this reading “There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.”

guidance noun US /ˈɡaɪdəns/

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading “"Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.”

mutiny noun US /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading “There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.”

page's noun US /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/

possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading “She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.”

palfrey noun US /ˈpælfri/

especially a light saddle horse for a woman

From this reading “"I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."”

snatched verb US /snætʃt/

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading “She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.”

Trap noun US /træp/

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading “"I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."”

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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 There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

Berenger

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

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

devoirnoun

formal expression of respect

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/

a branch of knowledge

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

Eveline

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

Genvil

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

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

head-piece

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

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

how

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

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

lacknounUS /læk/

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

looksnounUS /lʊks/

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

page'snounUS /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/

possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

palfreynounUS /ˈpælfri/

especially a light saddle horse for a woman

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

pausenounUS /pɔːz/

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

having a point

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/

put a saddle on

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

seenverbUS /siːn/

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

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

skillnounUS /skɪl/

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

steelnounUS /stiːl/

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

swordnounUS /sɔːrd/

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "Here I promise you my countenance and guidance-- this gentleman," she pointed to Genvil, "shall supply my lack of military skill.

threwverbUS /θruː/

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

TrapnounUS /træp/

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading There was a pause--the soldiers looked on each other, and then again on Eveline, as if ashamed alike to hold out in their mutiny, or to return to their usual discipline.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She snatched from the ground the page's light head-piece, and threw it over her hair, caught up his drawn sword, and went on.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I see how it is, my brave friends--ye lack a leader here; but stay not for that--I will guide you myself, and, woman as I am, there need not a man of you fear disgrace where a Berenger commands.--Trap my palfrey with a steel saddle," she said, "and that instantly."

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He looks like a man that hath seen many a day of battle, and can well teach a young leader her devoir."

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