used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
alights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
(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 _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
wanted intensely
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
cause to move by pulling
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
filgays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
the state of being honored
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
Nasgig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
OffersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
and nothing more
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
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From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
be standing; be upright
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
at the time that
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
which person or people
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told them my question was only in case of necessity to know whom I might depend upon, for my bearers were provided, saving accidents.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Peter's speech to the soldiery--Offers them freedom--His journey--Is met by the king--The king sent back, and why--Peter alights in the king's garden--His audience--Description of his supper and bed._ WHEN we came to the level, I desired Nasgig to draw all his men into a circle as near as they could stand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I then asked them who would undertake to carry me: when not a man but proffered his service, and desired to have the post of honour, as they called it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, my friends," says I, "as you are equally deserving for the offered service, as if you were accepted, are any of you desirous of being filgays?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They all answering together, "I, I, I!"--"Nasgig," says I, "you and I must come to a capitulation before I go, and your honour must be pledged for performance of articles."
