Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

(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 Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

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

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

eagerly desirous

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Then Sir Richard arose.

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

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

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

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

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

for this reason

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

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

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

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

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

go away from a place

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

the force of workers available

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading Then Sir Richard arose.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

term of address for a man

From this reading Then Sir Richard arose.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

dependable

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Sir Richard arose.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

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

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

not watched

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then up spake Little John, "Good master, let me choose a score of stout fellows from the band, and let us arm ourselves in a seemly manner and so serve as retainers to Sir Richard till he can get others in our stead."

cover with wax

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Then Robin Hood and all his merry men arose, and Robin said, "We cannot let thee go hence unattended, Sir Richard."

(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 "Thou hast spoken well, Little John, and it shall be done," said Robin.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I cannot stay later, good friends," said he, "for my lady will wax anxious if I come not home; so I crave leave to depart."