used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
Bannockburnnoun
a battle in which the Scots under Robert the Bruce defeated the English and assured the independence of Scotland
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
bulbous-faced
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From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
Claverlok
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From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
without deviation
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
an old word for “before”
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
flamboyantadjectiveUS /flæmˈbɔɪənt/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
foot-boy
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From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
Harold
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From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
HOW
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From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
JOURNEYEDverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
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 HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
go away from a place
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
easily agitated
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
nostrumnoun
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
on one occasion
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
a human being
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
Richard
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From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
term of address for a man
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
hurting
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
SOUTHWARDadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
up to a particular time
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
Tyrrell
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From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
wartnounUS /wɔːrt/
any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading This good man was a fat, bulbous-faced person, wearing a flamboyant badge in the shape of an enormous wart directly upon the tip of his nose.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But the young knight remained firm in his determination not to leave de Claverlok till he was well assured of his ultimate recovery.
at the time that
From this reading It was late in the evening when the foot-boy, Harold, returned from Bannockburn with a doctor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His great, sinewy frame had been sore racked with fever, Tyrrell told him, and it would be many weeks ere de Claverlok could be expected to regain his usual health.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading OF HOW ONCE MORE THE YOUNG KNIGHT JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD Tyrrell appeared singularly nervous and distraught; and, after having finished with the brewing of the nostrum, was for setting out immediately upon his journey with Sir Richard to the tavern.
