Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

set up or found

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

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

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

death of a person

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

plural of “hind” — any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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 As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

in like or similar manner

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

hear with intention

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

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

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

on one occasion

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

pass a rope through

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

express in words

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

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

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

carry out

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

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

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

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

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

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

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

badly timed

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

the act of using

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

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

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Strange and dreadful things have come under my observation on my way hither.

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

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

during the time that

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading As it was, two or three contrived to get away, and fled across the moor, whither the reeve pretended to pursue them; while those left behind were taken sharply to task by Roger Nowell.

which person or people

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading On returning from their unsuccessful pursuit of James Device, the two Asshetons found Roger Nowell haranguing the hinds, who, on the flight of their leader, would have taken to their heels likewise, if they had not been detained, partly by the energetic efforts of Sparshot and the grooms, and partly by the exhortations and menaces of the magistrate and Holden.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Listen to me," he cried, "and take good heed to what I say, for it concerns you nearly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I have seen a whole village stricken as by a plague--a poor pedlar deprived of the use of his limbs and put in peril of his life--and a young maiden, once the pride and ornament of your own village, snatched from a fond father's care, and borne to an untimely grave.