047
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From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
alighted
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From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
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 That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
banquetings
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From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
Estout
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From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
communicated in words
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
holden
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From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
Jaufry
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From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
jousts
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From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
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 After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
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 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
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 Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
palace-gates
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From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
make a promise or commitment
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
determined
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
term of address for a man
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
in the near future
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
Twas
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From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After {047}Sir Jaufry had rode on his way, Estout his promise kept, and to each knight restored both horse and arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
at the time that
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That evening he set out for Arthur's court, which he resolved to reach before the jousts and games and banquetings were o'er.
which person or people
From this reading 'Twas after dinner, as the king was seated with his lords, lending an ear to minstrels' tales and the discourse of knights, who told of acts of lofty prowess done, that Estout came with that armed troop of knights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eight days had they been holden in those halls when he arrived there with his company.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Having alighted at the palace-gates, they soon were led before the worthy king; when, kneeling at his feet, Estout expressed himself in terms like these:
