used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
Carberry
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From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
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 It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
kernesverbUS /kɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “kern” — furnish with a kern
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
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 It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
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 It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
Malevereux
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From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
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 Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
the force of workers available
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
Portchester's
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From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
SPURSnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
Taillemartel
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From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
soldiers collectively
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading THE GOLDEN SPURS That night the victorious troops spent in possession of the captured castle.
wains
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From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly this was done, and the helpless men were sent thither in wains under a suitable guard; the Castle of Malevereux was thoroughly plundered, and afterwards given to the flames; and the Irish kernes, each man with a goodly bundle of loot thrown across his wiry steed, rode off to find fresh openings for their activity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Sir Oliver and Sir Thomas Carberry were brought within the fortress, and every possible care was bestowed upon the disabled leaders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Sir Oliver's wound, though not dangerous, would prevent his taking the field for many weeks to come, while the Constable of Portchester's condition gave cause for great anxiety.
people who are wounded
From this reading It was, therefore, decided to remove the two knights and the two score and nine wounded soldiers to the Castle of Taillemartel, that had long since been occupied by the English invaders.
