used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
AstoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
divisible by two
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
set up or found
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
highest in quality
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
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From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
Lancastrians
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From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
the force of workers available
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
Somerset's
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From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
spearmen
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From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
not in physical motion
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
carry out
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The wood was unoccupied, and the spearmen, seeing the two divisions of their army driven backwards, and being thereby cut off from their friends, issued from the wood and, charging down in a body, fell suddenly upon Somerset's rear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
look attentively
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
at the time that
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
which person or people
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Astounded and confused by an attack from such a quarter, and believing that it was an act of treachery by one of their own commanders, Somerset's men, who had hitherto been fighting with the greatest bravery, fell into confusion.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Before it began Edward had sent two hundred spearmen to watch a wood near the defenders' lines, as he thought that the Lancastrians might place a force there to take him in flank as he attacked their front.
