afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
Burgundian
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From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
disrobing
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From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
Eustace
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From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
how
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From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
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 On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
Margaret
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From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
Margaret's
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From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
men-at-arms
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From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He slept but lightly, and several times went out to see that the watch was being well kept, and to look up and down the street to assure himself that all was quiet.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had told the men-at-arms to keep watch by turns at the top of the stairs, where the barricade still remained, and to run in to wake him should they hear any disturbance whatever at the door below.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On going into Dame Margaret's apartments Guy found that she had again retired to rest, and at once threw himself on his bed without disrobing himself further than taking off his armour, for he felt that it was possible the assailants might return after finding that the Burgundian knights and men-at-arms had ridden away.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You did nobly last night, Guy," Dame Margaret said as she met him in the morning; "Sir Eustace himself could have done no better had he been here.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When I next write to my lord I shall tell him how well you have protected us, and pray him to send word of it to your father."
