used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
abductorsnounUS /æbˈdʌktərz/
plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
(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 After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
a person who is in charge
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
Claverlok
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From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
one or the other of two
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
FOOT-BOYS
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From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
Francis's
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From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
obtain
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
temporary military shelter
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
knight'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “knight” — 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 In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
maiden's
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From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
not any; not one
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
rejoinverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
Richard
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From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
RICHARD'SnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
get by special effort
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
transport commercially
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
term of address for a man
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
carry out
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
TAVERNnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In carrying forward this enterprise he intended, if it were possible, to secure the grizzled knight's aid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As to what his subsequent course of action should be he could in no manner determine.
at the time that
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He meant, after finding de Claverlok, to journey onward toward the Red Tavern, either to effect the imprisoned maiden's release when he reached there, or to win her away from her abductors should he chance to intercept them on his way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF SIR RICHARD'S MEETING WITH THE FOOT-BOYS, AND HIS RETURN TO THE RED TAVERN To gain to the abandoned shepherd's hut and rejoin de Claverlok was now Sir Richard's chief concern.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After that (Sir Richard planned it all out), a journey to the coast for the three of them, whence they would take ship for France and push forward to Brittany and Duke Francis's court.
