used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
baileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
barbicannoun
a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
battle-axenoun
a sharp-tongued domineering wife
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
brandishedverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃt/
past form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
BreakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A herald had come to the Wartburg.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
increase twofold
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
Franz
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From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A herald had come to the Wartburg.
Hapsburgs
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From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
HERALDverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
KAISERnounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
PatenounUS /peɪt/
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
portcullisnoun
gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
Ram's
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From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
surcoatnoun
a loose outer coat usually of rich material
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Franz of the Ram’s Pate brandished a battle-axe of three stone, and Priest Clement clapped on a helmet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Michael the Breaker looked to see if the portcullis was ready to drop at a hatchet stroke.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
Wartburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE HERALD OF THE KAISER The Wartburg was in commotion; men ran this way and that through barbican and bailey.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore the Imperial arms, the double eagle of the Hapsburgs upon his orange surcoat.
