used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
(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 So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
clothing in general
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
put on clothes
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
divisible by two
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
gaudy-coloured
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From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
lances
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From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
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 "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
Marlborough
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From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
matchlocksnounUS /ˈmætʃlɑːks/
plural of “matchlock” — an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
the force of workers available
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
and nothing more
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
others
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From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
Richly-dressed
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From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
showilyadverb
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
precisely as stated
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Some carry lances, some matchlocks, some only swords; some are pretty nearly naked to the waist, others are swathed up to the eyes in gaudy-coloured robes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And even in his time there was very considerable latitude in the matter of dress."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading So that a man’s arms are serviceable, and he is willing to learn his drill, is obedient to discipline and of good behaviour, I care nothing for his clothes; though as far as I can I discourage any from dressing more showily than the rest, and of course insist that all are fairly dressed in accordance with their notions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Richly-dressed nobles ride side by side with men whose armour and trappings have come down to them from many generations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must remember that until the days of Marlborough there were nothing like uniforms in European armies, especially among the cavalry.
