used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
highly skilled
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
put or send forth
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
daïs
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From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
a boy or man
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
set down according to a plan
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
go away from a place
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
engage in
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
Malevereux
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From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
mangledadjectiveUS /ˈmæŋɡəld/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
term of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
Taillemartel
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From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
in the direction of
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
twas
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From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
TyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
unobtrusivelyadverb
in an unobtrusive manner
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were the glances cast askance at the mangled heap lying in ghastly solitude on the floor of the daïs, for not one of the chief guests remained by the body of the dreaded Tyrant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH GEOFFREY IS LAID BY THE HEELS The courtyard of the Castle of Malevereux presented a scene of utter confusion, following Sir Oliver's desperate deed and successful flight.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Now that the object of his visit to Malevereux was accomplished, though 'twas not his doing, the lad realized that his best plan was to depart as unobtrusively as possible and make his way back to Taillemartel, whither Sir Oliver must assuredly have gone.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Filled with a wild excitement of joy at his father's escape, Geoffrey mingled with the surging crowd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one accord the spectators made towards the gate, shouting and jostling in their haste to leave the scene of the tragedy.
