Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

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

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

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

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

past form of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

to double the degree

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

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 There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

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

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

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

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading IN THE HOLY LAND.

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

From this reading IN THE HOLY LAND.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading IN THE HOLY LAND.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

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

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

engage in

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

not any; not one

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

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

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

on one occasion

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

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From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

only a very short time before

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

move hurridly

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

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

From this reading IN THE HOLY LAND.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

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

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

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

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

in an unnecessary manner

From this reading The latter counsel prevailed; the earl pointing out that their lives were now scarcely their own, and that they had no right on their way to the holy sepulchre to risk them unnecessarily.

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

From this reading Fortunately they had it in their hands to fight or escape, as they chose; for doubly banked as the oars now were, there was little chance of the enemy's galleys overtaking them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

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

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.

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

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

during the time that

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As soon as the galley which had escaped reached the town from which it had started, it with three others at once set out in pursuit; while from a narrow creek two other galleys made their appearance.

the words that are spoken

From this reading There were a few words of question among the English whether to stop and give battle to these opponents, or to make their way with all speed.