adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
armor-joint
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From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
ever-burning
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From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
pendentnoun
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
Quixote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
visornounUS /ˈvaɪzər/
a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
From this reading But the prowess of the game is unchanged; for the skill to strike those pendent rings is no less than was the skill to strike armor-joint, visor, or plumed crest.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “The tournament, some say, goes back to the walls of Troy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a deadly play of old--it is a harmless play to you this day.
windmillsnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪlz/
plural of “windmill” — a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The form of it passed with the windmills that Don Quixote charged.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is with you to keep the high spirit of it an ever-burning vestal fire.
