Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

later than; following

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

a battle in northern France in which English longbowmen under Henry V decisively defeated a much larger French army in 1415

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

(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 Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

move towards

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

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

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

out of bed

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

only a very short time before

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

dearly loved

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

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From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

propose a payment

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

cause to be bored

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

rid of obstructions

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

a successful journey

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

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From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

a county of southern England on the English Channel

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

having no employment

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

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 Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

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 The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

the force of workers available

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

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From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

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

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

term of address for a man

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

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

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

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

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

laid waste by war

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

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From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

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

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

properly nourished

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

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

From this reading Ere the camp was fully astir, for the war-worn soldiers were thoroughly enjoying their hard-earned rest, forty men-at-arms of Sir John Carberry's command formed up on an open stretch of ground in front of the Hampshire Company's lines.

at the time that

From this reading Arnold Gripwell had barely completed his careful inspection of the equipment of the troop, both horse and rider, when the Constable of Portchester, accompanied by Geoffrey and Oswald, emerged from his tent to bid his men Godspeed.

during the time that

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The horses, thanks to a complete day's idleness in the rich pasture ground, were fresh and well-fed, presenting a vast contrast to their gaunt and stern riders, many of whom bore traces of the ordeal they had undergone culminating in the desperate advance upon the disordered French lines.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT THE CASTLE OF SIR RAOUL D'AULX The morning after Agincourt dawned bright and clear, with a keenness in the wind that betokened the approach of winter.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet they were one and all filled with enthusiasm, for all of them knew Sir Oliver as a gallant knight, while every available man of the Warblington contingent had volunteered for the expedition that was to set free their beloved master.