used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
CHANDOS
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From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
CLERMONT
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From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
endeavouring
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From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
not in action or at work
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
engage in
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
marshalsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
Perigord
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From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
not in physical motion
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
sunbeams
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From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
surcoats
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From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
confined on all sides
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meeting as they were returning to their quarters, both stood still, and each gazed on the other in some surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
ValoisnounUS /vælˈwɑː/
French royal house from 1328 to 1589
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many, both from the French and English ranks, availed themselves of the truce which had been agreed to, and rode forth, skirting their enemy's army, and examining the dispositions.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
which person or people
From this reading Sir John Chandos was one of the English knights who mounted and left the army of the Prince of Wales to inspect the host of John of Valois; and it was my fortune to accompany that famous warrior.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading CHANDOS AND CLERMONT While the Cardinal of Perigord was riding from one camp to another, vainly endeavouring to make peace, the knights on neither side were wholly idle.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Now it chanced that, while Sir John Chandos rode near one of the wings of the French army, John, Lord of Clermont, one of the French marshals, was out on horseback viewing the English; and both of them had the same device on their surcoats--namely, a blue Madonna worked in embroidery, surrounded by sunbeams.
