past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
move towards
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Simon walked around the building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
attackersnounUS /əˈtækərz/
plural of “attacker” — someone who attacks
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Simon walked around the building.
castersnounUS /ˈkæstərz/
plural of “caster” — a worker who casts molten metal into finished products
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city wall was nearby, though, he saw.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
Monaldeschi
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From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading The city wall was nearby, though, he saw.
not any; not one
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
overlappingnounUS /ˈoʊvərlæpɪŋ/
covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
cut with a saw
From this reading The city wall was nearby, though, he saw.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon walked around the building.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Simon walked around the building.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The city wall was nearby, though, he saw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He noted that the piazza in front of the palace and the broad streets on the other three sides allowed attackers no cover.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Archers could fire on the Monaldeschi roof from there, and at least two of the city's defensive towers were so close that stone casters set up in them could score hits on the palace.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Simon walked around the building.
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 The city wall was nearby, though, he saw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city wall was nearby, though, he saw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there were two archers in each turret, their overlapping fields of fire would cover every possible approach.
