used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
BishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
cup-like
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From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
ecclesiastics
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From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
eyesightnounUS /ˈaɪsaɪt/
normal use of the faculty of vision
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
of great significance or value
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
LEWES
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From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
the force of workers available
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
in motion
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
not one, and not any
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
a male human offspring
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
express in words
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
in the direction of
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading _ON THE FIELD OF LEWES._ They stood looking down upon the green plains and the venerable Priory of Lewes.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
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 Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
a Caucasian
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
which person or people
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cup-like hollow presented a strange appearance, being dotted over with tents, and filled with armed men, moving hither and thither like human ants, intent upon some important task.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the walls of the Priory the King was lodged, with his brother, his son, and his counsellors.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A nearer view would have told an observer that two of this party were ecclesiastics in their robes of office, being in fact none other than the Bishops of London and Worcester; but those spectators on the knoll did not need the evidence of eyesight to tell them that.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The little knot of youths, stationed upon the knoll that commanded a view of these things, had their eyes fixed upon a small party of riders who were moving forward towards the Priory, carrying a white flag before them.
