Chapter XV

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

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

later than; following

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

anew

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

equally

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

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

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

an uproarious party

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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From this reading FAIRFAX'S TASSO.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

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From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

an old form of “has”

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

the state of being inactive

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

the force of workers available

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading THE MISSION.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

and nothing more

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a human being

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

term of address for a man

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

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

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595)

From this reading FAIRFAX'S TASSO.

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

From this reading THE MISSION.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

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

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

accept gladly

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

(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 Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

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

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Though left by the Douglases as dead upon the street, Sir Patrick Gray survived the horrors of the tumult at the Abbot's Gate; and though covered with severe wounds, inflicted by swords, daggers, and pikes, he grew well and hale again; but only after a year of suffering, convalescence, and confinement to a sick chamber, during which his fiery and energetic spirit writhed in inactivity--for there are some men whom it is alike difficult to subdue or kill.

but in spite of that

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of this great voyage which you undertake, Much by his skill and much by my advice Hath he foreknown, and welcome for my sake You both shall be, the man is kind and wise.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Death long disputed with life and youth for the victim; but men did not die easily in these old times of brawl and battle; yet he had upon his person, as the abbot of Tongland records, "three and twentye woundis," and recovered them all.