330
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From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
335
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From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
339
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From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
344
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From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
347
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From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
351
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From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
ADMIRALnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
ARTAVELD
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From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
ASSEMBLESverbUS /əˈsembəlz/
third-person singular of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
BATTLE-ARRAY
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From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
BOIS
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From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
BRUGESnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
CAPTAINSnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
COMBATnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
COMMINES
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From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
travel across or pass over
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
placed crosswise
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
CROSSESnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
D'OR
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From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
cause to move by pulling
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
DU
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From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
ENCAMPverbUS /ɪnˈkæmp/
live in or as if in a tent
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
ENTERTAINEDadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
FLEMINGSnounUS /ˈflemɪŋz/
plural of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
HOW
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From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
INSTRUCTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
LISnounUS /lɪs/
plural of “li” — a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
LODGESnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
MONT
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From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
MORROWnounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
go across or through
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
POITIERSnoun
the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
PREVENTSverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
QUITverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
RECONNOITREverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
REPAIRnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
ROSEBECQUE
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From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
term of address for a man
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
SLAUGHTERnounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
SURRENDERINGverbUS /sərˈendərɪŋ/
-ing form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
SURRENDERSnounUS /sərˈendərz/
plural of “surrender” — acceptance of despair
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ARTAVELD, HAVING ENTERTAINED HIS CAPTAINS AT SUPPER, GIVES THEM INSTRUCTIONS HOW THEY ARE TO ACT ON THE MORROW AT THE BATTLE OF ROSEBECQUE 347 PHILIP VON ARTAVELD AND HIS FLEMINGS QUIT THE STRONG POSITION THEY HAD TAKEN IN
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
not known
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SOME FEW OF THE FRENCH, NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS THE LIS AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES, FIND MEANS OF DOING SO BY BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT, UNKNOWN TO THE FLEMINGS 330 A SMALL BODY OF FRENCH, HAVING CROSSED THE LIS, DRAW UP IN BATTLE-ARRAY BEFORE THE FLEMINGS 335
VANGUARDnounUS /ˈvænɡɑːrd/
the leading units moving at the head of an army
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
VON
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From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
which person or people
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
WILLIAM
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From this reading THE MORNING, TO ENCAMP ON MONT D’OR, NEAR TO YPRES.--THE CONSTABLE AND ADMIRAL OF FRANCE, WITH SIR WILLIAM OF POITIERS, SET OUT TO RECONNOITRE THEIR SITUATION 351
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FRENCH WHO HAD CROSSED THE LIS DEFEAT, WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER, PETER DU BOIS AND THE FLEMINGS.--THE VANGUARD OF THE FRENCH ARMY REPAIR AND PASS OVER THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES 339 THE KING OF FRANCE CROSSES THE LIS
YPRESnoun
battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery
From this reading AT THE BRIDGE OF COMMINES.--THE TOWN OF YPRES SURRENDERS TO HIM.--THE KING OF FRANCE LODGES IN YPRES.--PETER DU BOIS PREVENTS BRUGES FROM SURRENDERING TO THE KING.--PHILIP VON ARTAVELD ASSEMBLES HIS FORCES TO COMBAT THE FRENCH 344 PHILIP VON
