used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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accomplishment of an objective
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in or near a particular place or position
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betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
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Corduel
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CORPORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
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DISCOMFITEDnoun
people who are defeated
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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to a considerable degree; very much
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A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Gawaine
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GIPSEY
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gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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HORSEMANnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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KNARESBOROUGH
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originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
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plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --The Knight of the Sword.
touching and supported by a surface
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praysverbUS /preɪz/
third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
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princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Sir Gawaine prays him tell Where lies the road to princely Corduel.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
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plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
SETSnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
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term of address for a man
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a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading --The Knight of the Sword.
express in words
From this reading Sir Gawaine prays him tell Where lies the road to princely Corduel.
TENTSnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Gawaine prays him tell Where lies the road to princely Corduel.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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German conductor (1876-1962)
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past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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at the time that
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in or at the place that
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in the company of; together with
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