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Chapter III
THE MEN OF THE WOODS. Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company. Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best. The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king. His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.”
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading “Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.”
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading “Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
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From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
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From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
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From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
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From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
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From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
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From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading THE MEN OF THE WOODS.
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From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
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From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEN OF THE WOODS.
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From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The brave Sir Edward Neville had fallen in Flanders fighting for the king.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEN OF THE WOODS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
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From this reading Lacking in many things, but not in stately hospitality or in honest loyalty, was the welcome given that night at Wartmont Castle to the heir of the English throne and to his company.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truth to tell, the fortunes of this branch of the great house of Neville were not at their best.
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From this reading His widow and her only son had found themselves possessed of much land, but of little else.
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From this reading THE MEN OF THE WOODS.
