Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

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

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

later than; following

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

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

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

past form of “belch” — expel gas from the stomach

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

clothing in general

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

threatening with damnation

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

set up or found

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

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From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

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From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

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

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

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From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

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

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

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

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

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From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

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

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

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

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

in a sour manner

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

walk heavily

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

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

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

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

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

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From this reading Passing through London, and taking the Tunbridge road, they stopped at Seven Oak to dine.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In 1669, we find Ellwood engaged in escorting his fair friend, Gulielma, to her uncle's residence in Sussex.

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

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

at the time that

From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

which person or people

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

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From this reading They had proceeded but a little distance, when they were overtaken by some half dozen drunken rough-riding cavaliers, of the Wildrake stamp, in full pursuit after the beautiful Quakeress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading "Hastening," says Ellwood, "from a place where we found nothing but rudeness, the roysterers who swarmed there, besides the damning oaths they belched out against each other, looked very sourly upon us, as if they grudged us the horses which we rode and the clothes we wore."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The Duke of York was on the road, with his guards and hangers-on, and the inn was filled with a rude company.