AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
bestrodeverbUS /bɪˈstroʊd/
inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
cursenounUS /kɜːrs/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
Gawaine
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From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
GayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
Guenever
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From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
knightnounUS /naɪt/
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 Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
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 A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
Launcelot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
leftnounUS /left/
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 For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine had found no need to journey to Cornwall.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
TristramnounUS /ˈtrɪstrəm/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Of fair ladies there were many to watch the deeds of skill and bravery and most beautiful of them all, was Arthur's queen, Guenever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A brave show they all made, these many knights seeking adventure, and each, as he so easily bestrode his steed, found it hard matter to find comrade and friend, for the many who were there.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For word had come that Sir Tristram had had a bitter quarrel with King Mark and had left his court carrying that wicked King's curse.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Gay were the colors each knight wore and on some fortune had smiled, for these carried token of some fair lady.
