Chapter IX

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

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

later than; following

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

a collection of resources

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

rid of obstructions

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

brought together in one place

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

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

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

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

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

immediately past

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

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 At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the force of workers available

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

like better; value more highly

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

of superior grade

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

term of address for a man

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

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

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

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

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

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

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

the act of using

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading From my window the humors of the scene were strange and various, and at first not a little laughable.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Simon bustled to and fro, urging and directing stable lads sweating under load after load of armor, and weapons from the hall, the armory, and the steward's room.

-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds

From this reading At last, all being in some manner armed and mounted, they were gotten into a semblance of order, and their instruction and weeding out began.

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

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

at the time that

From this reading And I thought it a clear mark of my father's nature that he did prefer furnishing a small number, but serviceable, when, had he measured his own importance by the rule that many gentlemen at that time did use, he might have sent a hungry and unruly band three times as great.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At an early hour on Monday there were gathered on the level turf that stretched beneath my chamber window some five and twenty men, with as many horses, from whom Sir Michael, with old Emmet to help him, was now to select that twelve he had promised to hold at the service of the Prince.