used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
in addition
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
the two together, not just one
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
the act of breaking something
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
make calm or still
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
not accessible to view
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
Cuthbert
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From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
Glastonbury
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From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
immediately past
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
meanlyadverb
in a nasty ill-tempered manner
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
absolutely essential
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
not any; not one
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
and nothing more
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
the act of departing politely
From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
term of address for a man
From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
carry out
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any cost the spy must be hindered from reaching Glastonbury that night; if force were necessary, and to fight became the only alternative, the fight must be fought; they were both armed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
Tremayne
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From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered as the parting gift of Sir Robert Tremayne.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _THE HAND OF GOD._ Cuthbert rode at a brisk trot through the woods, sometimes breaking into a gallop; but he was too good a horseman to “take it all out of his steed” at starting, for he felt that the chase might last the entire day.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The woods were beautiful in their calm decay, that November morning, but he had no heart to observe them, his whole soul was wrapped up in one consideration--should he overtake Nicholas and prevent his betraying the secret he had so meanly gained?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The ostler had mentioned that Nicholas had a sword by his side, as became a smart young page; but then Cuthbert wore one also, concealed beneath his cloak, as more befitting his present disguise.
