Chapter VII

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

darkened by smoke

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

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From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

-ing form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

at any time

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

offensively malodorous

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

having four feet

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

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From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

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

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

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

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

a country person

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

a safe place

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

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

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

carry out

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

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

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

two times

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY CAME TO TAILLEMARTEL A few leagues from the city of Rouen Geoffrey and his companions began to come across evidences of the fearful struggle 'twixt Burgundians and Orleanists.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

not buried

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Utmost caution had to be exercised by the English travellers, since they were not strong enough to hope to successfully repel the attacks of any but the smaller bands of freebooters.

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

From this reading Ever the air reeked of charcoal and of the fetid odours emanating from carcases of unburied cattle; for the marauders ruthlessly slew every four-footed creature that they were unable to drive off to their embattled retreats.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Twice they were compelled to take refuge in friendly woods.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Here would be seen a "Burgundian mitre"—the scorched and blackened gables of a partially demolished cottage; there the corpse of some unfortunate peasant dangling from the withered branch of a tree.