used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
Amadis
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From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
Aravigo
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From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
Arcalaus
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From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
askest
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From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
certes
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From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
cloaths
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From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
wanted intensely
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
else
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From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
EnchanternounUS /enˈtʃæntər/
a sorcerer or magician
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
set up or found
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
Gandales
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From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
for this reason
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
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 I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
Lubayna
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From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
express in words
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading They found them in one bed, and with their cloaths on; for since their captivity they had never undressed.
Valderin
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From this reading Then Arcalaus looked at him more attentively; certes you say truly, for though it is long since I saw thee, I remember that thou art the same whom I had in my power in Castle Valderin.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
which person or people
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amadis knew the Enchanter, and said to him, what dost thou do, Arcalaus?—Who art thou who askest?—Amadis of Gaul, whom you have so much desired to see.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Before we return to the Monastery, said Amadis, I will show you the man in the world who hates me most; with that they entered Lubayna, and went to the lodging of Don Gandales, and to the chamber where King Aravigo and Arcalaus were held prisoners.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will undertake it, said Amadis, and with God's help you shall depart Emperor from hence, or else hold me not for a Knight.
