adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are my guides and outlaws.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
atonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
Border-meeting
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From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
Borderers
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From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
clansmen
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From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
defaulternounUS /dɪˈfɔːltər/
someone who fails to make a required appearance in court
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
laxitynounUS /ˈlæksəti/
the condition of being physiologically lax
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They are my guides and outlaws.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading They are my guides and outlaws.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
plighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
Ralph
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From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
Sadler
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From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote: As some atonement for their laxity of morals on most occasions, the Borderers were severe observers of the faith which they had pledged, even to an enemy.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was accounted so great a disgrace to all connected with him, that his own clansmen sometimes destroyed him, to escape the infamy he had brought on them.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If any person broke his word so plighted, the individual to whom faith had not been observed, used to bring to the next Border-meeting a glove hung on the point of a spear, and proclaim to Scots and English the name of the defaulter.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Constable, a spy engaged by Sir Ralph Sadler, talks of two Border thieves, whom he used as his guides:--“That they would not care to steal, and yet that they would not betray any man that trusts in them, for all the gold in Scotland or in France.