1903
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From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
anew
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
(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 CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
AttestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
bardnounUS /bɑːrd/
a lyric poet
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
beseemverb
accord or comport with
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
blood-stained
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From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
CamelotnounUS /ˈkæməlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
CANTOnounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading In the great hall the Christmas feast was done.
fellow-men
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From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
fictionsnounUS /ˈfɪkʃənz/
plural of “fiction” — a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the great hall the Christmas feast was done.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
high-towered
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From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
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 CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
Mantuan
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From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
RepleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
rush-strewn
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From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
deliver by singing
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
story'snounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
possessive form of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
up to a particular time
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
unharnessed
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From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
unrolledverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊld/
past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
literature in metrical form
From this reading _Published October, 1903_ _To_ _G.R.L._ Arms and the man I sing,--not as of old The Mantuan bard his mighty verse unrolled, But in such humbler strains as may beseem Light changes rung on a fantastic theme.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall Light footsteps, rustling on the rush-strewn floors, And laughter, rippling down long corridors, Attested minds at ease and hearts at play,-- Rude Mars unharnessed for love's holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the great hall the Christmas feast was done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT CANTO I THE GREEN KNIGHT King Arthur and his court were blithe and gay In high-towered Camelot, on Christmas day, For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
but in spite of that
From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
you'll
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From this reading My tale is ancient, but the sense is new,-- Replete with monstrous fictions, yet half true;-- And, if you'll follow till the story's done, I promise much instruction, and some fun.
