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The Betrothed

Chapter VIII

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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

Reading 1/83 · 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

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

Again noun US /again/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.”

Ashamed adjective US /əˈʃeɪmd/

feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment

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.”

Disgrace noun US /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

shame caused by unacceptable behaviour

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."”

Gentleman noun US /ˈgentleman/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

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

Hath auxiliary verb US /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."”

Here noun US /here/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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."”

Looked noun US /looked/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.”

Myself pronoun US /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."”

Need noun US /need/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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."”

Over preposition US /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.”

Shall modal verb US /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.”

Well noun US /well/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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."”

Went noun US /went/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.”

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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.

againnounUS /again/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.

alike

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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 guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment

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.

battle

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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

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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."

brave

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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."

caught

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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.

commands

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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."

countenance

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

day

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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."

devoir

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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."

discipline

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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.

disgracenounUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

shame caused by unacceptable behaviour

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."

drawn

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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

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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.

fear

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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."

friends

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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 /ˈgentleman/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

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

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

ground

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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.

guidance

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

guide

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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."

hair

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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

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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.

herenounUS /here/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.

hold

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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.

instantly

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."

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."

lack

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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."

leader

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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."

light

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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.

like

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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."

lookednounUS /looked/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.

looks

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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."

man

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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."

many

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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."

military

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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

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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 /need/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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.

other

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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.

out

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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's

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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

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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."

pause

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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.

pointed

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

promise

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

return

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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.

saddle

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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."

said

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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."

see

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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."

seen

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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."

skill

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

snatched

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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.

soldiers

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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.

stay

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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."

steel

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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."

supply

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

sword

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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.

teach

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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.

then

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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.

There

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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.

threw

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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.

Trap

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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."

up

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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.

usual

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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.

well

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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."

wentnounUS /went/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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."

woman

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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."

young

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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."