used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
(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 Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
Bertrand
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From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
Fierbois
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From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor would the Maid let us have her sword sharpened for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Nor would the Maid let us have her sword sharpened for her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
held dear
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
a female domestic
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
Methinks
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From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
having a point
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading Nor would the Maid let us have her sword sharpened for her.
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Methinks the Maid loved that ancient sword better than all her shining armour of silver!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
ToledonounUS /təˈliːdoʊ/
an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor would the Maid let us have her sword sharpened for her.
the act of using
From this reading A curious look came upon her face as Bertrand pointed out that although now clean and shining, its edges were too blunt for real use.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Strange to say, the jewelled sheath of the King's Toledo blade fitted the weapon from Fierbois, and he supplemented the priests' gift of a scabbard by this second rich one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor would the Maid let us have her sword sharpened for her.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Maid accepted it with graceful thanks; yet both the gorgeous cases were laid away, and a simple sheath of leather made; for the sword was to be carried at her side into battle, and neither white nor crimson velvet was suited to such a purpose.
