Chapter II

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From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

(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 Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

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From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

an old word for “between”

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

the act of breaking something

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

courtesy towards women

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

subject to limits or subjected to limits

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

coming down or downward

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

plural of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

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From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

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

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

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From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

toward home

From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

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

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

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

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

make longer

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

march in a procession

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

not able to be found

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

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From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

the group following and attending to some important person

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

term of address for a man

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

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

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

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From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

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

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

in the direction of

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The Scottish Knights—Journeying Homewards—The Hostelry of Norham Towers.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

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

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

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

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

(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 The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

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

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading A truce then subsisting betwixt the kingdoms that divided Britain had enabled the two friends to land in Kent, whence they were permitted to prosecute their journey through the dominions of Richard II., attended by a circumscribed retinue of some ten or a dozen horsemen.

which person or people

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “These tedious leagues of English ground seem to lengthen under our travel,” said Sir John Assueton, breaking a silence that was stealing upon their march with the descending shades of evening.

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading The Missing Lady Beatrice, 604 The Ordeal of Battle, 608 The Friar’s Tale—The Two Combatants—Lady Eleanore’s explanation—All is well that ends well, 615 THE WOLFE OF BADENOCH.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was in the latter part of the fourteenth century that Sir Patrick Hepborne and Sir John Assueton—two young Scottish knights, who had been serving their novitiate of chivalry under the banners of Charles the Sixth of France, and who had bled their maiden lances against the Flemings at Rosebarque—were hastening towards the Border separating England from their native country.