used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
Boars
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From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
bounteousadjective
given or giving freely
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
bridles
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From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
chargersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒərz/
plural of “charger” — formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The court too was magnificent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
furmenty
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From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
coins made of gold
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
hartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
plural of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
HeronsnounUS /ˈherənz/
plural of “heron” — Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
jangledverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəld/
past form of “jangle” — make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The court too was magnificent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
peacocksnounUS /ˈpiːkɑːks/
plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
PEASANTSnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
plattersnounUS /ˈplætərz/
plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
ploversnounUS /ˈplʌvərz/
plural of “plover” — any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
scabbards
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From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
tartsnounUS /tɑːrts/
plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The King gave bounteous feasts and there were many dishes set before the guests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From their bridles jangled the merry bells, as they followed their hounds to the hunt.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The court too was magnificent.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading "There came in at the first course, before the King's self, Boars' heads on broad dishes of burnished silver, Flesh of fat harts with noble furmenty, And peacocks and plovers on platters of gold, Herons and swans in chargers of silver, And tarts of Turkey full pleasant to taste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The court too was magnificent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading THE BLACK DEATH, AND THE PEASANTS' REVOLT In those days, the great men of the land were rich and they dressed gaily in silk and fur, gorgeous were their jewels, and their scabbards were decked with beauteous workmanship.
