Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

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

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

an opposing military force

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

the act of departing

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

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

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

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

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

take somebody somewhere

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

the activity of leading

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

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

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

precisely, exactly

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

and nothing more

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

the act of following someone secretly

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

carry out

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading Gabriel insisted that it was a guest’s right to ride with the leader, and Master Sawyer laughingly spurred his horse forward, saying as he came up:

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

(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 I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

at the time that

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

in or at the place that

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

which person or people

From this reading ROWE’S SMITHY When we were come to the highway Master Sawyer reined in his horse that he might ride in the rear of the company, whereupon Gabriel, who was in the lead, called to him:

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

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

From this reading I could understand, and so evidently did Gabriel, that he would not take position in the line where it might seem as if he was sharing in the leadership, or was eager to give advice, but we knew right well that if we came to close quarters with an enemy, he would be in the front without waiting for an invitation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why should you not ride with me, Master Sawyer, instead of tailing on alone?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Because I am not going out as a member of your company, but simply as one who has a fancy for a bit of adventure.”