1080
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From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
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From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
lances
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From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
saddle-bows
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From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
scabbards
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From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading They must needs lose their stirrups, so that they both fall to the ground, and the horses run off across the field.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though smitten with the lances, they are quickly on their feet again, and draw their swords from the scabbards.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They draw off from each other the space of an acre, then drive their horses together; they reach for each other with the tips of their lances, and strike each other so hard that the shields are pierced and broken; the lances split and crack; the saddle-bows are knocked to bits behind.
Vv
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From this reading (Vv.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 863-1080.) The large place was cleared, with the people gathered all around.
