AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A great store of arrows had been long before prepared, and Guy felt confident that he could hold out for a long time.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crops were hastily got in, for it was near July, and these were thrashed and the grain brought in, with the household furniture and all belongings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the king's army approached Arras, Guy repeated all the precautions that had before been taken, but as this time there had been long warning, these were carried out more effectually.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A considerable number of the cattle and sheep of the tenants were driven to Calais and there sold, the rest, with the horses, were taken into the castle.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The women and children took up their abode in the castle, and the former were all set to work to make a great number of sacks.
