used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
react verbally
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
Buchan
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From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
ExcommunicationnounUS /ˌekskəmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the state of being excommunicated
From this reading Maurice’s Song—The Franciscan Friar—Excommunication.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
FranciscannounUS /frænˈsɪskən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
From this reading Maurice’s Song—The Franciscan Friar—Excommunication.
FriarnounUS /ˈfraɪər/
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading Maurice’s Song—The Franciscan Friar—Excommunication.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
Hepborne
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From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
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 “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
Mariota
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From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
Maurice
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From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
Maurice's
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From this reading Maurice’s Song—The Franciscan Friar—Excommunication.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
of an obscure nature
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
in other respects or ways
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
go across or through
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
filled with satisfaction
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
term of address for a man
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Maurice’s Song—The Franciscan Friar—Excommunication.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maurice’s Song—The Franciscan Friar—Excommunication.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Sir Knight,” said he at length, “there hath been a mutual promise passed on both sides, that neither the Earl of Buchan nor I shall reveal what did pass in the converse held between him, the Lady Mariota, and myself at our conference.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this answer Hepborne was compelled to remain satisfied, and the page being suffered to depart, he retired to rest.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading I am therefore compelled to refuse thee that satisfaction which I should otherwise be glad to yield to thee.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading As Sir Patrick Hepborne retired to his apartment, he called Maurice de Grey, to inquire into the mysterious means by which he had so effectually defeated the false charge which had been brought against him; but the youth hung his head in answer to his master’s inquiries, and hesitated in replying to them.
