Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

later than; following

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

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From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

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

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

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

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

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

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

having had the head cut off

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

the act of conquering

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

placed crosswise

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

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

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

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

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

ten 10s

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

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

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

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

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

the force of workers available

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

above and across; more than

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

go across or through

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

a country person

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

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

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

not in physical motion

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Two other Christians who had shared his flight had been taken and beheaded on the road.

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The third had gained the mountains in safety, and having crossed by the pass known as St. Isidore’s Gate, had descended into the lowlands with the cry of a prophet— “Fly, for the Saracens are at my heels!”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was but two days since Blanche’s men had marched from Agravale, glad to return home through the Seven Streams after their campaigning in the south.

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

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

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

at the time that

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

which person or people

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The man had served as a slave in Serjabil’s palace, and being wise as to the Caliph’s schemes of conquest, he had dared martyrdom and fled for the north.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tristan was still at Agravale with some two hundred men, when a mob of peasant folk came into the city, bringing with them a lean, half-starved southron who had fled to Agravale over the mountains.