Chapter IX

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

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether!

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

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading OF THE ASSAULT ON ST.

plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

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From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

the act of subjecting to strong attack

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

cause to be bored

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

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

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

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

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

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

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

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 BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

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

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

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

From this reading "Now!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE ASSAULT ON ST.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OF THE ASSAULT ON ST.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

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

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

done under pressure

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

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

From this reading OF THE ASSAULT ON ST.

dependable

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

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

From this reading OF THE ASSAULT ON ST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

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

From this reading Their archers and crossbowmen, eager to join in the fray, had slung their bows, and with knives, swords, or short spears in their hands, surged along in a confused mass with the men-at-arms.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

during the time that

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BARBARA'S TOWER WITH fierce cries and menacing gestures the foreigners rushed down the street, many of them carrying axes and torches, while others bore a stout beam for the purpose of battering down the door of the tower.