Chapter V

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

have

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

the lower side of anything

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

in a compact manner or state

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

slightly wet

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the act of departing

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

distribute loosely

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

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

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

wetness in the atmosphere

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

in the recent past

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

reduced to nothingness

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

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

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

a formal exposition

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

detrimental to physical or moral well-being

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the act of using

From this reading On this were placed a number of articles intended for my father's and our own personal use, including an air bed, my sire having mentioned that the effects of a hard bed on the ground had begun to show in the nature of rheumatism.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The waggon stood in the courtyard, four powerful dray horses being already harnessed to it.

English writer (1925-1994)

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

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

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

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

From this reading The silver bars were compactly stowed away in the bottom of the wain, covered by a layer of straw.

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

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

during the time that

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

the words that are spoken

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading This contrivance had but lately been introduced, and, in the words of the worthy Richard Royston, in his treatise on fortification, "it is blown up to bear its owner from the damp and unwholesome humidity of the earth, the which I call a 'ventilet,' signifying a bed of wind."

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading CONVOYING THE TREASURE THE morning of our departure dawned grey and misty, while a keen, damp wind stirred the tree-tops, though it was not sufficient to disperse the wreaths of vapour that obliterated every object beyond the distance of a few yards from us.