AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
Archie
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From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
Knockbawn
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From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
PrisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was known to possess a garrison of some sixty men only, and although strong, Archie and Sir James believed that it could be captured by assault.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was arranged that Archie should ride to reconnoitre it, and taking two mounted retainers he started, the force remaining in the forest some eight miles distant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Prisoner After some consultation between the leaders, it was agreed to make an attempt to capture the castle of Knockbawn.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When he neared the neck of the point, which was but some twenty yards wide, Archie bade his followers fall back a short distance.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The castle of Knockbawn stood on a rocky promontory, jutting a hundred and fifty yards into the sea.
