used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
anew
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
archernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
lacking funds
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
Buckland
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From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
ferrymannounUS /ˈferimən/
a man who operates a ferry
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
man-at-armsnoun
a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
the force of workers available
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
men-at-arms
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From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
Raymond
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From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
Redward
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From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
RoodnounUS /ruːd/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
in the direction of
From this reading Redward sprang out, hastily secured the craft, and strode towards the crowd of armed men, Raymond following closely at his heels.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
tucketnoun
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading On reaching the outskirts of the throng the old archer looked around to try and recognise some of his former comrades; nor did he look in vain.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading "Red Buckland, by the Rood!" exclaimed a bronzed and bearded man-at-arms, seizing him vigorously by the hand.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE SHADOW OF WAR A FEW strokes and the boat's keel grated on the shingle.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Again a tucket sounded, and the ranks broke, most of the archers throwing themselves down by the roadside, as if weary of foot; the mounted men-at-arms led their horses to the grassy glades of the wood, while a couple of squires rode towards the water's edge to summon the ferryman.
