used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
Assueton
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From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
HailesverbUS /heɪlz/
third-person singular of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
Isabelle
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From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
Isabelle's
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From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
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 A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
Miers
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From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
not any; not one
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
the act of departing politely
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
with speed
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
Riddel
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From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
Roger
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From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
try to get or reach
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Assueton was extremely desirous to learn the history of the lady’s capture, and she proceeded to satisfy him.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
term of address for a man
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
in the near future
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
Spearmen
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From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
confined on all sides
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
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 Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
in the direction of
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Waiting for the Spearmen—The Lady Isabelle’s Tale—The Fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
in or at the place that
From this reading The party led by Robert Lindsay marched off, and Roger Riddel proceeded to seek out a retired spot where the Lady Isabelle might enjoy a little rest.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
Willoughby's
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From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A mossy bank within the shelter of the wood was soon discovered, and the knight and his fair companion seated themselves, whilst the squire secured their horses at no great distance.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading As she was passing through the woodlands, on her return towards Hailes Castle, after parting from her brother, she was suddenly surrounded by Sir Miers de Willoughby’s party, seized, put on horseback, and carried rapidly off.
