Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

to a noticeable degree

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

move towards

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

impaired by diminution

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

gradually decreasing until little remains

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

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

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

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From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

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

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

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

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

set down according to a plan

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

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From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

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

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

the force of workers available

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

by chance

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

the property of being close together

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

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From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

with speed

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

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

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

without mercy or pity

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

get by special effort

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

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From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

term of address for a man

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

a male human offspring

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

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From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

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

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Possibly its proximity to the castle had accounted for its immunity hitherto, but with the force at his command on this occasion the Lord of Malevereux doubtless thought the opportunity had come to sack the village.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

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

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

in the direction of

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The realization of his two great hopes—the return of Sir Raoul from the French capital, and the expected invasion by King Henry—seemed too uncertain.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

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

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

compelling immediate action

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

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

From this reading The feast of St. Silvester—a critical time in the affairs of Sir Oliver Lysle—was now but a few days off, and, as the rapidly dwindling interval appreciably diminished, the need for action on the part of his son became more and more urgent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.

but in spite of that

From this reading OF THE AMBUSH LAID BY THE MEN OF TAILLEMARTEL Slowly the months sped, yet towards taking any definite steps to secure his father's release Geoffrey could do little or nothing.

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From this reading Early one morning in June a horseman rode with loose rein up to the castle with the news of the approach of a strong body of mounted men from Malevereux, and that the invaders' intention was undoubtedly to sack and plunder the village of Taillemartel, that, up to the present, had escaped the unwelcome attentions of the ruthless Sir Yves.