Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A FIGHT OF HEROES.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

anew

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

divisible by two

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

without fear

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A FIGHT OF HEROES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading A FIGHT OF HEROES.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

most important element

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

not any; not one

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FIGHT OF HEROES.

on one occasion

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

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

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

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

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

the act of testing something

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

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

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

at the time that

From this reading The horse was a good and spirited one, and when he had once descended to the plains, Cuthbert rode gayly along, exulting in his freedom, and in once again possessing arms to defend himself should it be needed.

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

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.

a Caucasian

From this reading But at a distance of some three leagues beyond could be seen the white tents of the Christian host, and Cuthbert felt that the time of trial was now at hand.

which person or people

From this reading His appearance was so exactly that of the horsemen who were continually passing and repassing that no observation whatever was attracted by it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Through villages, and even through camps, Cuthbert rode fearlessly, and arrived, without having once been accosted, near the main camp of the Saracens, which extended for miles parallel to the sea.