Chapter XI

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

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

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

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

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

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From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

temporary military shelter

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

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 That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

attach to a support

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

not any; not one

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

go far ahead of

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

on the contrary

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

experience anew

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

put a saddle on

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

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 OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

term of address for a man

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

in the near future

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

move hurridly

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

uncastrated adult male horse

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

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

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

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

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

in or at the place that

From this reading That he was indeed being followed he was left in no manner of doubt, as not for a single instant did the ring of hoof-beats pause at the spot where his late adversary had sprawled so ignominiously into the brambles.

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

From this reading Besides, the road along which he was forced to travel was not over-free from scattered boulders and rather steep of descent.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.

in a willing manner

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having no fear, therefore, of the possibility of his recapture, he settled himself with some comfort in his saddle, enjoying a great measure of satisfaction in the belief that he would soon outdistance his pursuers.

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

From this reading OF A NIGHT IN A SHEPHERD'S HUT, AND A SURPRISE IN THE MORNING So far as qualities of speed and endurance were concerned, Sir Richard would have willingly matched his powerful stallion against any in Scotland.

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From this reading Being wholly unaware as to the number of miles that might stretch away between himself and Castle Yewe, he deemed it unwise to urge his mount to top speed.