used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
accoutredadjective
provided with necessary articles of equipment for a specialized purpose (especially military)
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
Bere
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From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
cantered
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From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
Constable's
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From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
evil-doers
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From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
Geoffrey
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From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
hunting-ground
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From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
without good reason
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
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 TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
look-out
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From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
Portchester
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From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
rejoinverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
Southampton
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From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
Southwick
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From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
TREASONnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading TREASON Having carried out the Constable's instructions relating to the Prior of Southwick, Geoffrey and Oswald set out on their long ride to rejoin their comrades at Southampton.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Presently the open country gave place to dense masses of trees, the outlying confines of the Forest of Bere—the hunting-ground of kings, and the haunt of robbers and other evil-doers to boot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading Nevertheless, the two squires rode warily, keeping a bright look-out for a possible ambush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
wayfarers
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From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both lads were lightly accoutred, their armour having been sent on with the baggage train, and in high spirits they cantered their steeds along the stretch of grass that bordered the narrow highway.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was little fear of wayfarers being molested in this part of the forest, the outlaws devoting their attentions to the more remote districts, where the power of the law, as exercised by the Constable of Portchester, lost somewhat of its terrors.
