Chapter XXXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

later than; following

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

(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 And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

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From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

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From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

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From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

-ing form of “crusade” — exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

set up or found

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

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From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

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From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

immediately past

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

the force of workers available

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

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From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

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From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

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From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

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From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

past form of “snicker” — laugh quietly

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

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From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

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From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Three of our rats," snickered Theroulde, "are better than giant Renoart's dinners--five pasties and five capons all for himself."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

having come into contact

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading And the man-at-arms forced the counter-jest, "After so much rat-flesh I shall lose all taste for venison."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOW THE HOLY LANCE WAS FOUND In the morning the Crusading Chiefs prepared to dig for the Holy Lance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Ha, Herbert!" cried De Carnac, "the rats we feasted on last night were better than a St. Julien boar."

at the time that

From this reading Richard was touched when he left his men, to see how, despite their murmurings, the honest fellows tried to put on a brave face.