used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
Aliscans
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From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading This is no place for cowards."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is no place for cowards."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
march in a procession
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
the force of workers available
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
not any; not one
From this reading This is no place for cowards."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If any man feels afraid let him go back to his own land.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This is no place for cowards."
quailed
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From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
Saracennoun
(historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
cut with a saw
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is no place for cowards."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My good lords," he said, "a fearful battle awaits us, and we must not give way an inch.
William
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From this reading William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading After two days' march they came within sight of the Aliscans, but for five miles round the country was covered by the Saracen army.
