adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
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 You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
Bardelys
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From this reading “The honour to stand by you shall be mine, my Bardelys!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
BloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “Blood of La Fosse!” was his oath.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The honour to stand by you shall be mine, my Bardelys!
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
FossenounUS /fɑːs/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading “The honour to stand by you shall be mine, my Bardelys!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading “Blood of La Fosse!” was his oath.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You owe it me, for am I not in part to blame for all this ado?
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
rhymesternoun
a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “The honour to stand by you shall be mine, my Bardelys!
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading “The honour to stand by you shall be mine, my Bardelys!
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had such a stomach for a fight, had this irresponsible, irrepressible rhymester, that it mounted to the heights of passion with him, and when I mentioned, in answer to a hint dropped in connection with the edict, that I had the King's sanction for this combat, he was nearly mad with joy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading La Fosse led the way with me, his arm through mine, swearing that he would be my second.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The honour to stand by you shall be mine, my Bardelys!
