Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

(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 The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

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

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

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

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

a loving feeling

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

the act of departing

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

having made preparations

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

being one more than seven

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

give expression to

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

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From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

a man of refinement

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

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

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

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

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

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

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

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

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

without or deprived of the use of speech or words

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

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

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

not any; not one

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

term of address for a man

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

not in physical motion

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "So much for that matter," says Mr. Fielding, highly pleased with the success of his own ingenuity.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

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

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

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

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

up to a particular time

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

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

From this reading I FIND OUT CYNTHIA: CYNTHIA FINDS OUT ME It was in this agreeable fashion that my unlucky friends obtained their release.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

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

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The justice was in no condition to cope with Mr. Fielding's peremptory ways; and the constable, seeing and caring nothing beyond the advantage to his own personal comfort, was not at all disposed to wait until the magistrate was in a better condition to express his opinions and good pleasure.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "We have robbed the gallows of eight good necks and true, which is, I think, a pretty liberal evening's work.

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

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading Thus he bowed to Sir Thomas whilst that inarticulate gentleman was still wrestling with his thick speech, assured him his will should be obeyed, and that he would see to it that his officers made a good supper in the kitchen, and took his departure without any reluctance whatever.