Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

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From this reading CRESSY.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

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From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading The English, however, being dismounted, but small results would have followed the scattering of the great host of the French.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

have in common

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The surprise of the French army at finding themselves in the presence of the English was so great that the first line recoiled in confusion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.

which person or people

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Those marching up from behind imagined that they had been already engaged and repulsed by the English, and the disorder spread through the whole army, and was increased by the common people, who had crowded to the field in immense numbers from the whole country round to see the battle and share in the plunder of the English camp.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading From King Edward's position on the rising ground he could see the confusion which prevailed in the French ranks, and small as were his forces, he would probably have obtained an easy victory by ordering a sudden charge upon them.