Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

anew

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

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

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

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

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

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

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

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From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

go on board

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

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 The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

to come or go into

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

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

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

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

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

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From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

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From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

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From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

ten 10s

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

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

From this reading IN THE WELSH VALLEYS.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

plural of “levy” — a charge imposed and collected

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

without good reason

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

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

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

given added strength or support

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

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

From this reading IN THE WELSH VALLEYS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The addition then of three hundred housecarls was required to give them confidence.

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

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

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

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was necessary that the gathering of the levies at Gloucester should be strengthened by having as a nucleus three hundred trained soldiers.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading IN THE WELSH VALLEYS.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

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

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading IN THE WELSH VALLEYS.

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

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

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

From this reading The levies were lightly armed, and accustomed to fight in the same irregular manner as their Welsh adversaries, whom they held in considerable dread, for the fierce hillmen had again and again proved themselves more than a match for the peaceable natives on the English side of the border.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.

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From this reading Wulf and Beorn did not form part of the expedition which was to embark with Harold from Bristol, and to enter Wales by one of its southern valleys.