Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

later than; following

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

(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 Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

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

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

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

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

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

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

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

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

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

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

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

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

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 Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

plural of “mari” — a member of a rural Finnish people living in eastern Russia

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEMPTATION OF SIR PERCIVALE.

and nothing more

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTATION OF SIR PERCIVALE.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

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

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE TEMPTATION OF SIR PERCIVALE.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

express in words

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading THE TEMPTATION OF SIR PERCIVALE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTATION OF SIR PERCIVALE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

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

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

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

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Many adventures had the other knights that set out in search of the Sangreal, and much reproof did many of them receive for the evil lives they had led; but all this we cannot stop to tell, but must confine ourselves to the deeds of a few only.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading "Truly," said Gawaine, "I am growing weary of this quest."

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

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

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

From this reading Then came a day in which he met Sir Hector de Maris, and glad were both at the meeting.

Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As for Sir Gawaine, he parted from Gareth and Uwaine after they had slain the seven wicked knights of the Castle of Maidens, and rode from Whitsuntide to Michaelmas without an adventure.