Chapter X

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

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

(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 SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading THE EVE OF ST.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

having sore or tired feet

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

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From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

depressingly dark

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

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From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a boy or man

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

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From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

in a nasty ill-tempered manner

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

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From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EVE OF ST.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

win a victory over

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a human being

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

except for; apart from

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

term of address for a man

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a male human offspring

From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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From this reading THE EVE OF ST.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

successive (without a break)

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

confined on all sides

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF ST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

in the direction of

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.

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From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Geoffrey, son of Oliver, Lord of Warblington.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Amongst Sir Yves' thus generally invited guests limped a lad, footsore and weary, meanly dressed in coarse gaberdine, doublet, and points.

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

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading There were merchants from Rouen, soberly attired and wearing long straight swords as a protection against the perils of the roads; peasants of both sexes, striving to overcome the deep-rooted sense of fear in spite of the assured immunity of goods and person for one day in the whole year; men-at-arms and archers, unarmed save for the short knives that hung from their belts; and a sprinkling of knights, monks, palmers, jongleurs, and minstrels.

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From this reading SILVESTER Across the vast plain that surrounded the gloomy Castle of Malevereux streamed a long straggling line of people, all making towards the open gateway of Sir Yves' feudal pile.