655
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From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
656
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From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
657
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From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
(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 [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
see with attention
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
erelong
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From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
obtain
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
let have
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
Gu-drun
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From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
Herwic
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From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
Hilda
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From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
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 [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
without good reason
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
for more time
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
a female domestic
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
possessing material wealth
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
spake
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From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
express in speech
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
they're
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From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
Twas
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From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
in or at the place that
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
which person or people
From this reading [657] She said: “Where is the maiden who could behold with scorn A knight who strove so bravely, or from his love could turn?
in the company of; together with
From this reading [655] The fair and comely maiden showed the guests their seats; The bravery of Herwic erelong with love she meets: His high and noble breeding earned him kindest greeting.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ’Twas thought Gu-drun and Hilda should grant his suit, without a longer waiting.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Believe me,” said the maiden, “I do not hold you lightly; Never maid more kindly has looked on you, or prized your worth more rightly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [656] To the ladies then spake Herwic: “I oft have heard it said That you of me speak lightly, and think me lowly bred: Your scorn may bring you sorrow, after all my striving; The rich may from the poorest a blessing gain, the while with them they’re living.”
