Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

later than; following

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

rid of obstructions

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

get or gather together

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

one or the other of two

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

to come or go into

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the act of liberating someone or something

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

woodlands in full leaf

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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 That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

an occurrence of control or strength weakening

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

come together

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

the force of workers available

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

and nothing more

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

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

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

not in physical motion

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Meanwhile, he lay quite still, endeavoring to collect his thoughts and prepare himself to meet his possible fate.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

interact in a certain way

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

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

From this reading The thought that a mistake might have been made did not enter his mind; he was positive that these men had either followed him from Brussels or lain in wait for his return.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

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

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.

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

From this reading That they did not purpose to treat him with cruelty seemed apparent by the loosening of his most uncomfortable bonds, which were relaxed more than they intended, for after some industrious efforts, Péron succeeded in freeing his left hand, and immediately took the silver ball, containing the cardinal’s message, from his bosom and held it ready to put into his mouth.

during the time that

From this reading A GREENWOOD TRIBUNAL PÉRON’S captors rode about three leagues beyond Amiens, on the road to Beauvais, before they halted and loosed his bonds a trifle, that he might lie more easily in the litter, while his two guards rode at the sides of it, watching it too closely for any chance of rescue or escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What they intended to do with him he could only conjecture; what they wanted of him was sufficiently clear.