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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
(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 All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
in addition
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE TARTAR CUSTOMS OF WAR.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
cuirbouly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
CUSTOMSnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading CONCERNING THE TARTAR CUSTOMS OF WAR.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
macenounUS /meɪs/
(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
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 They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
maresnounUS /merz/
plural of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE TARTAR CUSTOMS OF WAR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
and nothing more
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
TARTARnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading CONCERNING THE TARTAR CUSTOMS OF WAR.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE TARTAR CUSTOMS OF WAR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All their harness of war is excellent and costly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their arms are bows and arrows, sword and mace; but above all the bow, for they are capital archers, indeed the best that are known.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
precisely as stated
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading CONCERNING THE TARTAR CUSTOMS OF WAR.
be dressed in
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On their backs they wear armour of cuirbouly, prepared from buffalo and other hides, which is very strong.{1} They are excellent soldiers, and passing valiant in battle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They are also more capable of hardships than other nations; for many a time, if need be, they will go for a month without any supply of food, living only on the milk of their mares and on such game as their bows may win them.
