AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
ancientlyadverb
in ancient times; long ago
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
CamelotnounUS /ˈkæməlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
DESIROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
ganverbUS /ɡæn/
inflected form of “gin” — separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
illus
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From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
KnightnounUS /naɪt/
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 Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
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 THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
KnowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
LEnounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
Mor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
PARnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
ROInounUS /rɔɪ/
(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
SAGRAMOR
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From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
satisfgction
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From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
surnamed
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From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
trious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned to the advertising columns, knowing I should find something of personal interest to me there.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A morning or two later I found the paper, damp from the press, by my plate at the breakfast table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this: DE PAR LE ROI.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
wilLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Know that the great lord and illus- trious Knight, SIR SAGRAMOR LE DESIROUS having condescended to meet the King’s Minister, Hank Mor- gan, the which is surnamed The Boss, for satisfgction of offence anciently given, these wilL engage in the lists by Camelot about the fourth hour of the morning of the sixteenth day of this next succeeding month.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
YANKEE'SnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
possessive form of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Home again, at Camelot.
