Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

in addition

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

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

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

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

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

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

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

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From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

in a brisk manner

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

carefully weighed

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

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

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

psychological suffering

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

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From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

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

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

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

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

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

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

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From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

in motion

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

and nothing more

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

especially a light saddle horse for a woman

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

continue talking

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

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

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

except for; apart from

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

in a confused mass

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

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

From this reading "It must be, for the sake of both," returned Margaret de Hautlieu.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

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

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

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

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

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

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "I also am in uncertainty--I also am in distress--and patience and obedience are the only virtues which can save us both."

which person or people

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Terrified, therefore, though she could not exactly state a reason why, the Lady of Berkely remained with her eyes fixed upon the thicket, instinctively, as it were, expecting to see a band of English archers, or rugged Scottish insurgents, issue from its tangled skirts, and doubtful which she should have most considered as the objects of her terror.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So saying, she struck her horse with the riding rod, and moving briskly forward, disappeared among the tangled boughs of a thicket.

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

From this reading The Lady of Berkely would have followed her companion, but the cavalier who attended them laid a strong hand upon the bridle of her palfrey, with a look which implied that he would not permit her to proceed in that direction.