Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

(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 We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

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

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

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From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

terminate

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

give a description of

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

an old form of “does”

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

an old word for “before”

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

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

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

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

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

engage in

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

having the qualities or effects of a poison

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

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

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

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

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

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 Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

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

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed 'tis said that here they do grow upon the trees like poisonous fruit.

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

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading We had been riding hard all day, and, as the evening was drawing nigh, we were walking our horses, in order to give them a rest in the cool of the forest, ere we should make our final effort, for that day, and dash into York at a gallop.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

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

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

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

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

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

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading FROM BERWICK TO WINDSOR On this ride from Berwick to Windsor we had but one adventure to break the monotony of our journey, and that was of so little importance that I will not describe it at any great length.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Suddenly, about five score yards in front of us, two horsemen did ride out, one on each side of the great road, with drawn swords in their hands.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It was as we were nearing York, and passing through a great forest which lines that road on either side, like two great rustic walls placed there to screen Nature's lowliest children from the murderous hand of man, for a considerable distance, that we were attacked by a band of highwaymen, with which this forest doth abound.