Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

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

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading "Hist!" he whispered cautiously.

a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

permission to do something

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

rough and uncouth

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

divisible by two

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

in a swift manner

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading "Hist!" he whispered cautiously.

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

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

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From this reading "Hist!" he whispered cautiously.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

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

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

and nothing more

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

above and across; more than

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

without speaking

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

not in physical motion

From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

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From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

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

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

look attentively

From this reading "I trow the prior's spies be still on the watch.

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

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

at the time that

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

in or at the place that

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Hist!" he whispered cautiously.

which person or people

From this reading Julian, who was a few paces in advance, pulled up short, and caught his brother by the arm.

breathing laboriously or convulsively

From this reading The distance from the priory to the house was a matter of some two miles, but to the trained and hardy limbs of the country-bred lads a two miles' run was a trifle, and they were only slightly flushed and winded when they paused, by mutual consent, a short distance from Chad, at a point where the tall turrets and battlements became visible over the treetops.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Fleetly, silently, untiringly ran the two brothers, without exchanging a single word of their purpose even to each other.