445
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From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
450
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From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
6
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From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
Brandl
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From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
rid of obstructions
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
compilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One could wish the _Gest_ ended with st.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading One could wish the _Gest_ ended with st.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
divisible by two
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
FolionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
Fytte
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From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
Gest
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From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
greenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
Hood's
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From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
intentionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/
characterized by conscious design or purpose
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
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 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
not any; not one
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
Nottingham
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From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One could wish the _Gest_ ended with st.
overcomesverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmz/
third-person singular of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
by chance
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
st
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From this reading One could wish the _Gest_ ended with st.
stt
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From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading 450; but it is clear that the compiler knew of a ballad which narrated the death of Robin Hood, no doubt an earlier version of the _Robin Hood’s Death_ of the Percy Folio, a ballad unfortunately incomplete (see p.
in or at the place that
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 445-6) in which the joy of greenwood life overcomes Robin.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading One could wish the _Gest_ ended with st.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One could wish the _Gest_ ended with st.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In any case it is probable that most of this Eighth Fytte is the work of the compiler of the _Gest_; possibly even the delightful verses (stt.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading It has been suggested (by Professor Brandl) that the episode of the king’s disguise in green is an intentional variation of the episode in the Third Fytte, where the Sheriff of Nottingham is forced to wrap himself in a green mantle.
