Chapter X

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

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

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

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

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

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

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

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

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

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

take exception to

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

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

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

yet to be or coming

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

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

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

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

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

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

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

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

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

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

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

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From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

roused to anger

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

come together

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

a brief written record

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

on one occasion

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

in an open way

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

with speed

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

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From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

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 The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

term of address for a man

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading In so far as his superficial character permitted, his affection for her was genuine.

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

the environmental condition

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

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

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

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

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

in the direction of

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

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From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

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

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

at the time that

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

which person or people

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

belonging to which person

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was aware of the maid's dissatisfaction with her surroundings, and that she had chosen Sir Richard to be her deliverer at once sent the Duke into a ferment of passionate jealousy.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Renegade Duke's accidental meeting with Isabel when he had first come to Scotland to join Tyrrell's projected expedition, had marked the beginning of a mad desire to arouse within her breast a return of the sentiment that he entertained toward her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

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

From this reading But in the rare instances in which he had contrived to meet and talk with her alone, she had rejected his suit with an indignant scorn that would have left an ordinary man without the shadow of a hope of future success.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading OF AN AMBUSCADE, A DUEL, AND AN ESCAPE The Renegade Duke, whose challenge Sir Richard had so openly invited, and who, through the mishap described, had secured a temporary possession of the playful note written to the young knight by Isabel, had quickly surmised by whom it had been inscribed.