[…] That had not his light horse by disvantageous ground / Been hinder'd […]

The single-word/multi-word distinction involves what is most plausibly a difference in terminal elements among items of the same category type (e.g. adjective phrases).

The flavors of the pepper and garlic complement each other, giving a very rich taste in combination.

TAIWAN, or Chinese Formosa, is considered a Foo or district of the province of Fokien, and is governed by a Taoutai extraordinary, who, though responsible to the provincial viceroy, possesses the privilege of memorialising the Throne direct.]