Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

with few mistakes

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

disposed to attack

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

slightly wet

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

your usual mood

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

status in a society or organization

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

half the width of an em

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

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From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

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 It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

plural of “host” — 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 The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

weather unsuitable for outdoor activities

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

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 It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

wetness caused by water

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the next day

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

not any; not one

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

and nothing more

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading The Saxon hosts were drawn along the ridge in a position chosen with masterly skill.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

express in speech

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

not in physical motion

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

good at remembering

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It afforded (as may still be seen) no dead ground for an attacking force and little cover.[1] Their left was arranged _en potence_, their right was drawn up in echelon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The morning was misty, as is often the case over damp and marshy lands in the month of October, but the inclemency of the weather, or, to speak more accurately, the superfluous moisture precipitated from an already saturated atmosphere, was of no effect upon those silent and tenacious troops of Harold.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

which person or people

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.

possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading It is curious to contrast the quiet skill and sagacity which marked the disposition of Harold with the almost childish simplicity of William’s plan—if plan it may be called.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was far other with the so-called “Norman” host, who were full of forebodings—only too amply to be justified—of the fate that lay before them upon the morrow.