Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

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

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

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From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

medieval body armor that covers the chest and back

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945

From this reading DRESDEN.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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 Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

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

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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 Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

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From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

be obedient to

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

plural of “staircase” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

not in physical motion

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Many had been killed by these missiles passing through and through the cuirass and backpiece.

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

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

in the direction of

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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 Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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

From this reading It was some ten minutes before the men-at-arms rallied sufficiently from their surprise to obey orders.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

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

From this reading Two bodies were then drawn up, and proceeded at a rapid pace toward the staircases leading to the wall, one on each side of the turret in which they believed that the little body of audacious assailants were still lying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having reached the wall, the soldiers advanced, covering themselves with their shields, for they had learned the force with which an English clothyard shaft drawn by a strong hand flies.