adjured
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From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
anew
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
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 So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
baileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
the lower side of anything
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
Cæsar's
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From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
flagonnoun
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
set up or found
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
HOW
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From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
immediately past
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
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 HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
not one, and not any
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
the middle of the day
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
paining
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From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
PALERMOnounUS /pəˈlermoʊ/
the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
RICHARD
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From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
Sylvana
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From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
which person or people
From this reading The Greeks did not come down to the great hall; they were fatigued, said Sylvana the old servant who had adjured Richard to rescue them during the fight.
William
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From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it was noon before Richard set eyes again on the princess, as she came into the bailey with her father on her arm, to help him into his litter.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The Cæsar's wound was paining him, and he required the care of his daughter.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading HOW RICHARD WENT TO PALERMO The yawning servants had carried the bishop from under the table, long before Baron William that night found the bottom of his last flagon.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet early the next morning, none was more nimble and jovial than he.
