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Chapter XXI
“By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight! I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you. Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.” “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands. Whither go you, archer?”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ““By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading ““I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!”
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading “Whither go you, archer?””
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
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From this reading Whither go you, archer?”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
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From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
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From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
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From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Whither go you, archer?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “By my hilt!” he cried with a sudden shout, every tooth in his head gleaming with joy, “I thank the Virgin and all the saints for this blessed sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have indeed had some small hurt,” said Nigel feebly; “but it is shame and sorrow that I should lie here if there is work for my hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had not dared to go back to Tilford had I lost you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Three weeks have you lain there and babbled like a babe, but now I see in your eyes that you are your own man again.”
