used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
react verbally
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
eagerly desirous
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot say."
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
d'Aulx
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From this reading "None other than Sir Raoul d'Aulx.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
else
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From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
Geoffrey's
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From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot say."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
man-at-armsnoun
a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
an old word for “no”
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
not one, and not any
From this reading "None other than Sir Raoul d'Aulx.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
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 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "None other than Sir Raoul d'Aulx.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
Raoul
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From this reading "None other than Sir Raoul d'Aulx.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
express in words
From this reading "I cannot say."
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
term of address for a man
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "None other than Sir Raoul d'Aulx.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
thinkest
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From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
a source of difficulty
From this reading HOW THE THREE COMRADES SEIZED THE FISHING BOAT "Nay, there is little cause to trouble concerning Sir Oliver," remarked the man-at-arms in answer to Geoffrey's anxious question.
twas
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From this reading 'Faith, the knight could do naught else but hold Sir Oliver captive, since 'twas by the orders of the King of France.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He is safe and well cared for, though a prisoner in the hands of—whom thinkest thou?"
