Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

(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 HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a former province of western France in the Loire valley

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

eagerly desirous

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

a will to succeed

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

past form of “balk” — refuse to comply

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

deem to be

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

an opposing military force

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

set up or found

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

assets in the form of money

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

fit for habitation

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

express or state indirectly

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

march in a procession

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

with speed

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

and nothing more

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

English poet and critic (1909-1995)

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence, pushing quickly south, he surprised Darum, and put the garrison to the sword.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading With the best reasons in life for the reflection, he might have said it more simply; for it is simply true.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

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

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

at the time that

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

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

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.

a late time of life

From this reading By this I would be understood to imply that the devil of Anjou, turned to fighting uses in King Richard's latter years, found him a habitable fortalice.'

but in spite of that

From this reading Deserted by his allies, balked of his great aspiration, within a day's march of the temple of God, yet as far from that as from his castle of Chinon; eaten with fever; having death, lost purpose, murmurings, fed envy reproach, upon his conscience--he yet fought his way through sullen leagues of mud to Ascalon; besieged it, drove his enemy out, regained it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER 'Consider with anxious care the marrow of your master when he is fortunate,' writes Milo of Poictiers: 'if it lasts him, he is a slow spender of his force; but on that account all the more dangerous in adversity, having the deeper funds.