adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
bowmennounUS /ˈboʊmən/
plural of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
crossbownounUS /ˈkrɔːsboʊ/
a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
dischargesnounUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
fagots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
hurlingnounUS /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
others
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From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
SwiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In twenty minutes a broad pathway of fagots lay level with the ground upon one side and the gate upon the other.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Under cover of the shafts of the bowmen a line of peasants ran unscathed to the edge of the ditch, each hurling in the bundle which he bore in his arms, and then hurrying back for another one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The garrison shot forth a shower of crossbow bolts and an occasional stone from their engine, but so deadly was the hail which rained upon them that they had no time to dwell upon their aim, and their discharges were wild and harmless.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In little groups the archers formed in front of each slit or crevice in the walls, whilst others scanned the battlements with wary eyes, and sped an arrow at every face which gleamed for an instant above them.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Swiftly and yet quietly the dispositions were made, for these were old soldiers whose daily trade was war.
