Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

any specific behavior

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

later than; following

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

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

From this reading AN ILLUMINATED NIGHT ATTACK ON THURON.

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

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

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From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

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

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading AN ILLUMINATED NIGHT ATTACK ON THURON.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

make a strident sound

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

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

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

the first light of day

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

the act of departing

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

for a limitless time

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

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

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

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

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

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From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

move hurridly

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

provided with artificial light

From this reading AN ILLUMINATED NIGHT ATTACK ON THURON.

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

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AN ILLUMINATED NIGHT ATTACK ON THURON.

not any; not one

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ILLUMINATED NIGHT ATTACK ON THURON.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

considered individually

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

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From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

in the near future

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

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

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN ILLUMINATED NIGHT ATTACK ON THURON.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

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

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

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 On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

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

From this reading And it was soon evident that, although there was no activity in the camp, neither was there any sign of departure.

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

From this reading On the following morning there were no signs of activity in the camp, as the sentries on the castle walls gazed about them in the early dawn.

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

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.

which person or people

From this reading He said the defeat made a prolonged siege inevitable; that the feudal lords could not afford to turn their backs upon a vassal who had thus repulsed them, or their prestige in the land would be gone forever.

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

From this reading Heinrich thought that after a defeat so overwhelming the Archbishops would strike tent and hie themselves back to their respective cities, there to resume the religious duties which had been interrupted by the martial bugle blast, but Rodolph laboured under no such delusion.