used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
Aquilonian
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From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
Bossonians
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From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
Conan
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From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
else
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From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
head-pieces
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From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
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 Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
leathern
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From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
the force of workers available
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
men-at-arms
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From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
not any; not one
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
pikemen
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From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One squire stood in the tent, peering out through a slit in the doorway.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for the handful in the secret, no one else in the vast host knew that it was not Conan who rode on the great stallion at the head of the army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The latter were Bossonians from the western marches, strongly built men of medium stature, in leathern jackets and iron head-pieces.
which person or people
From this reading Ten men-at-arms, grim, taciturn veterans who could hold their tongues, guarded the royal pavilion.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The Aquilonian host had assumed the customary formation: the strongest part was the center, composed entirely of heavily armed knights; the wings were made up of smaller bodies of horsemen, mounted men-at-arms, mostly, supported by pikemen and archers.
