adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
clamouringnoun
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
donnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
Fortemani
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From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
Francesco
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From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
gaped
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From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
Gian
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From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
hardihoodnoun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
haubergeon
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From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
leftnounUS /left/
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 Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
men-at-arms
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From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
others
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From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading And now beneath the open postern by the drawbridge gaped a surging torrent that no man would have the hardihood to attempt to swim.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading In that opening, presently, appeared Gian Maria, his face red for once, and behind him a clamouring crowd of men-at-arms who shared their master's rage at the manner in which they had been trapped.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three sentries only had been left to guard the tents, and of these Fortemani and a couple of his men had made prisoners whilst the others were removing the bridge by which the invaders had entered.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the sunshine of that bright May morning Francesco and his men went merrily to work to possess themselves of the ducal camp, and the first business of the day was to arm those soldiers who had come out unarmed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of weapons there was no lack, and to these they helped themselves in liberal fashion, whilst here and there a man would pause to don a haubergeon or press a steel cap on his head.
