Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

at or in the front

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

in addition

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

eagerly desirous

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

a worker skilled in making armor or arms

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

for the reason that

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

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

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

the act of giving

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

only a very short time before

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

ten 10s

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

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

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

a document giving an official instruction or command

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

the force of workers available

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

the middle of the day

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

a port city in southeastern Wales

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

and nothing more

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

overcome by a feeling of awe

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

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

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

term of address for a man

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

a male human offspring

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

not in physical motion

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

a group of soldiers

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

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

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

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

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

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

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

at the time that

From this reading About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.

in or at the place that

From this reading Long before midday we had passed through Liskeard, where the inhabitants were manifestly in sympathy with us, though overawed by the menaces of Chaloner's troopers.

during the time that

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

which person or people

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A burly dragoon rode between us, sternly checking any attempt at conversation, while the sergeant, who had possessed himself of my sword--the gift of the armourer at Newport--placed a couple of men, armed with petronels, immediately behind us, giving them orders to shoot us through the head at the first sign of an attempt to escape.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading OUR ADVENTURE IN LOSTWITHIEL CHURCH THE troopers kept up their rapid pace, as if anxious to reach the shelter afforded by Lostwithiel without delay, and as we proceeded the nature of their anxiety became apparent.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This order was, I felt certain, given to the sergeant by Chaloner, who would have been only too glad to get us out of the way, knowing that we were acquainted with his past treachery, and also because he was aware of the fact that I was the son of Sir Reginald Markham, who still held Ashley, in spite of the Parliamentarian mandate bestowing it upon the renegade.

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 About four miles beyond the town we came to the fork roads, where one road leads to Bodmin and the other to Lostwithiel, and hardly had we proceeded a hundred yards along the latter when two dragoons, who had been riding some distance ahead, came back at a gallop with the intelligence that a troop of malignant cavalry were drawn up beyond the brow of the hill.