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 Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

later than; following

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

plural of “augustinian” — a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

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

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

apart from; not including

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

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

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “hostel” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

go away from a place

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

not any; not one

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

the superior of a group of nuns

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

with speed

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

express in words

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

-ing form of “shepherd” — watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

not in physical motion

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

believed likely

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

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

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

up to a particular time

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

precisely as stated

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE, The cavalcade journeyed on not very quickly, as the riders accommodated themselves to those on foot.

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

From this reading Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me.

look attentively

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

(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 Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

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

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

at the time that

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

in or at the place that

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

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

From this reading Watch needed no leash--he kept close to his master, except when occasionally tempted to a little amateur shepherding, from which Hal could easily call him off.

which person or people

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading They avoided the towns when they came into the more inhabited country, the Prioress preferring the smaller hostels for pilgrims and travellers, and, it may be suspected, monasteries to the nunneries, where she said the ladies had nothing to talk about but wonder at her journey, and advice to stay in shelter till after the winter weather.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Meantime it was a fine autumn still, and with bright colours on the woods, where deer, hare, rabbit, or partridge tempted the hounds, not to say their mistress, but she kept them well in leash, and her falcon with hood and jesses, she being too well nurtured not to be well aware of the strict laws of the chase, except when some good-natured monk gave her leave and accompanied her--generally Augustinians, who were more of country squires than ecclesiastics.