used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
Ah
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From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
All's
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From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
der
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From this reading --Walther Von der Vogelweide.
evermoreadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
coins made of gold
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
Moreo'er
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From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
nevermoreadverbUS /ˈnevərmɔːr/
at no time hereafter
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
noble'snounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
possessive form of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
others
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From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
RETROSPECTnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
deliver by singing
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
make steady
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
Vogelweide
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From this reading --Walther Von der Vogelweide.
Von
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From this reading --Walther Von der Vogelweide.
Walther
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From this reading --Walther Von der Vogelweide.
be dressed in
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold, Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold, But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spear.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading RETROSPECT Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords, O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Yea, if the noble crusade I might follow o'er the sea, I evermore should sing, All's well! and nevermore, Ah me!
