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From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
a period of 100 years
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
Commanderynoun
the position or office of commander
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
being joined in close association
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
increase twofold
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
enceinteadjective
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
enclose with a fence
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
FORTIFIEDadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
FriarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/
plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
MoatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
MoundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
absolutely essential
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
Sidbury-gate
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From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading On the south-east, the outer fence extended from Fort Royal almost to Friars'-gate.
St
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From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
carry out
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING HAD FORTIFIED THE CITY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
in the direction of
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
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 On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Castle Hill, as we have already had occasion to remark, was strongly fortified, and had become almost as formidable as Fort Royal itself, with which it was now linked by the new line of fortifications.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other side, the new line of fortifications ran towards the Severn, covering the Moat, and the strong old wall behind it--a boundary wall built by a prior of the Convent of St. Mary early in the thirteenth century--and forming an outer defence to the Castle Mound, with which it was connected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading The fortifications of Worcester having now been completely repaired and considerably extended by Charles, it may be necessary to take another survey of them.[5] On the south, the city was provided with a double enceinte--Sidbury-gate and the Commandery being completely enclosed by the newly raised lines.