used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
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From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
Albini
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From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
(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 For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
baronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
haltersnounUS /ˈhɔːltərz/
plural of “halter” — rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
engage in
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
Mauléon
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From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
the force of workers available
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
men-at-arms
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From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
term of address for a man
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
St
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From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading So Albini and the nobles were spared, but the archers and men-at-arms were hung in halters to every tree in the forest.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
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 For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For two months these brave men held out, but by St. Andrew’s Day they had eaten all their horses, and the walls were battered down, so that Albini was forced to surrender.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading John was for hanging the whole garrison, but Mauléon said, “Sir, the war is not over; the chances are beyond reckoning.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Meanwhile, the Archbishop had failed at Rome, and partly by his own fault, for he had tried to make his brother Simon, a man generally detested, Archbishop of York, and thus had given Innocent good reason for again interfering.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If we begin by hanging your barons, your barons may end by hanging us.”
