Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

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

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

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From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

next to; at the side of

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

cause to be bored

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading THE CONTEST OF THE FOUR QUEENS.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE CONTEST OF THE FOUR QUEENS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

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

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

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

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

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 As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

plural of “knight” — 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 For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

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From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

the characteristic sounds made by a horse

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

the middle of the day

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONTEST OF THE FOUR QUEENS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

a borough of New York City

From this reading THE CONTEST OF THE FOUR QUEENS.

belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

the state of being asleep

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

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

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

not in physical motion

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

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

From this reading THE CONTEST OF THE FOUR QUEENS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

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

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

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

From this reading As they rode by Lancelot's place of slumber they were startled by the loud neigh of a war-horse, and looking about them they became aware of the sleeping knight beneath the apple-tree.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

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

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

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

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But now there rode by the apple-tree under which he lay a royal and brilliant cavalcade.

during the time that

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.

a Caucasian

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

which person or people

From this reading For in it were four queens of high estate, who were mounted on white mules, and attired in regal robes, while beside them rode four knights who bore on their spear-points a cloth of green silk, so held as to shield the queens from the heat of the sun.

but in spite of that

From this reading Noon had passed by, but the day was still warm, and Lancelot lay yet in deep slumber, dreaming nothing of what had happened while he slept.