Chapter XVII

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

plural of “accord” — harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

later than; following

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

(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 After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

third-person singular of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

make certain of

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading How can they be in Mount Alkoe?

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

dearly loved

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading How can they be in Mount Alkoe?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

march in a procession

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

attach to a support

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

an old word for “no”

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

not any; not one

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

and nothing more

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

accept an excuse for

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

the time that has elapsed

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

a long narrow opening

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

express a supposition

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

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

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

in or at the place that

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Nasgig returns with the cannon--Peter informs him of the execution--Appoints him a guard--Settles the order of his march against Harlokin--Combat between Nasgig and the rebel general--The battle--Peter returning with Harlokids head, is met by a Sweecoan--A public festival--Slavery abolished._ THE tenth day Nasgig arrived, whilst I happened to be in the king's garden; and hearing the trumpet coming before, I called out to him to give Nasgig notice where I was, and to desire him to alight there.

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

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

an affirmative

From this reading Did you discover her baseness to the king?"--"Yes," says I, "and the king behaved like a king upon the occasion."--"And where are they now?" says he.--"Only in Mount Alkoe," says I.--"Mount Alkoe!" replies he, "what do you mean by that?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did they go of their own accords?"--"They fled off, I suppose, with ropes about their necks," says I, "as your criminals go to Crashdoorpt."--"Are they slit too?" says he.--"No," says I, "but slipt, I'll assure you.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading After ceremonies past, and I had inquired after my wife and children, and his answers had informed me of their healths, "Well," says Nasgig, "my friend, am I to live or die?"--"Explain yourself," says I.--"Nay, I only mean," says he, "have you discovered me to the king?"--"Pardon me," says I, "dear Nasgig, I must own the truth, I have."--"Then," says he, "I suppose his majesty has no more commands for me?"--"No," says I, "it is not so bad as that neither."--"But, pray," says he, "what says Barbarsa to it?"--"Oh, nothing at all!" says I; "quite quiet."--"Nor Yaccombourse?