touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
(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 All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROYES—HER SAINT AND HER SALVATION.
eagerly desirous
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
moving swiftly
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TROYES—HER SAINT AND HER SALVATION.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
manœuvres
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From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The siege of Orleans was raised.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The siege of Orleans was raised.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The siege of Orleans was raised.
rampartnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrt/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading TROYES—HER SAINT AND HER SALVATION.
SALVATIONnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading TROYES—HER SAINT AND HER SALVATION.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The siege of Orleans was raised.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The siege of Orleans was raised.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
TROYES
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From this reading TROYES—HER SAINT AND HER SALVATION.
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 But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The siege of Orleans was raised.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading All that night, therefore, there was anxious watching kept from rampart and tower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was some time before any feeling of security could be restored to the city; before the rescued citizens could feel sure that the flying squadrons of the nimble Tartar horsemen were not merely wheeling away in some of their bewildering manœuvres, to dash back with redoubled force against the walls.
people who are wounded
From this reading Between the almost incredible joy of rescue, and the moans of the wounded and dying, there was little sleep in Orleans that night.
