used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Walter was in the highest spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
man-at-armsnoun
a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times
From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
Manny
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From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
men-at-arms
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From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO THE WARS.
OrwellnounUS /ˈɔːrwel/
imaginative British writer concerned with social justice (1903-1950)
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
term of address for a man
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Ralph Smith, in the attire of a man-at-arms, rode behind.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Walter was in the highest spirits.
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO THE WARS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO THE WARS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
WARSnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading OFF TO THE WARS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Walter was mounted, as were the other squires and men-at-arms, and indeed many of the archers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days later Walter started with Sir Walter Manny, with a large number of knights, squires, men-at-arms, and archers, for the Orwell.
