Chapter III

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From this reading THE DEATH OF JACOB VON ARTAVELD 115 KING EDWARD III.

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From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

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From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

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From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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From this reading THE DEATH OF JACOB VON ARTAVELD 115 KING EDWARD III.

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

become of; happen to

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

earlier than; in front of

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

a large and stately mansion

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

take exception to

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

the first decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War; in 1346 the English under Edward III defeated the French under Philip of Valois

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF JACOB VON ARTAVELD 115 KING EDWARD III.

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

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 PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

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From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

plural of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

an ornamental facade

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE DEATH OF JACOB VON ARTAVELD 115 KING EDWARD III.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

moving to the inside of something

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading THE DEATH OF JACOB VON ARTAVELD 115 KING EDWARD III.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

go away from a place

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

something that is lost

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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 SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

the force of workers available

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

become covered with mist

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

above and across; more than

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

cause to go somewhere

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

term of address for a man

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SIEGE OF AFRICA IS RAISED.--THE CAUSE OF IT.--THE KNIGHTS AND SQUIRES RETURN TO THEIR OWN COUNTRIES 414 DEATH AND BURIAL OF KING RICHARD II .421 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

acceptance of despair

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

without success

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

detrimental to physical or moral well-being

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

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

From this reading PRAYING IN HIS TENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF CRECY 149 THE BLIND KING OF BOHEMIA DEAD ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF CRECY 155 HOW THE SIX CITIZENS OF CALAIS DELIVERED THEMSELVES UP TO THE ENGLISH KING 197 THE SURRENDER OF KING JOHN OF FRANCE 245

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From this reading THE DEATH OF JACOB VON ARTAVELD 115 KING EDWARD III.

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 PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

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 PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

have a certain weight

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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

From this reading THE CHRISTIAN LORDS WEIGH ANCHOR, AND LEAVE THE ISLAND OF COMINO, IN ORDER TO LAY SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES 387 THE CONDUCT OF THE SARACENS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE TOWN OF AFRICA.--THEY SEND TO DEMAND FROM THE FRENCH THE CAUSE OF THEIR MAKING WAR AGAINST THEM 398

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

From this reading PAGE THE MONK SIR FROISSART IN THE BREACH OF THE MONASTERY WALL _Frontispiece._ LORD JAMES DOUGLAS THROWING THE HEART OF BRUCE AMONG THE SARACENS 45 HOW SIR WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND HIS COMPANIONS CAPTURED THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH BY STRATAGEM 67 HOW THE FRENCH FLUNG A SERVANT OVER THE WALLS INTO AUBEROCHE 95

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE THREE KNIGHTS RECONNOITRING THE FLEMINGS IN THE MIST 353 HOW THE BOURG D’ESPAIGN FED THE FIRE IN THE GREAT FIRE-PLACE OF THE COUNT OF FOIX 371 HOW A WONDERFUL APPARITION TERRIFIED THE SARACENS 403 THE CHRONICLES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, &c.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading SOME MIRACLES ARE SHOWN TO THE SARACENS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ATTACK THE CAMP OF THE CHRISTIANS.--SEVERAL SKIRMISHES DURING THE SIEGE.--THE CLIMATE BECOMES UNWHOLESOME, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS BEFALL THE BESIEGERS 403 A CHALLENGE IS SENT BY THE SARACENS TO OFFER COMBAT OF TEN AGAINST TEN CHRISTIANS.--THE SARACENS FAIL IN THEIR ENGAGEMENT.--THE TOWN OF AFRICA IS STORMED, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH THE LOSS OF MANY WORTHY MEN 407