Chapter XIII

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

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

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

make certain of

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

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

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

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From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

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

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

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

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

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 And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

above and across; more than

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

fraught with danger

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

cut with a saw

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

express in words

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

according with custom or propriety

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

term of address for a man

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

hurting

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

together with all that; besides

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

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

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

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

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

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

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

showing sorrow

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

in or at the place that

From this reading And he passed over the bridge, that was old and feeble, and came into a great hall, where he saw lie a dead knight, that was a seemly man.

during the time that

From this reading HOW SIR LAUNCELOT CAME INTO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS On a day as Sir Launcelot rode a great while in a deep forest, he was ware of an old manor beyond a bridge.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

people who are wounded

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading And therewithal came out a lady weeping and wringing her hands, and she said: "Oh, knight, too much sorrow hast thou brought me."

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Truly sir," she said, "I know it is not ye that have slain my husband, for he that did that deed is sore wounded, and he is never likely to recover; that I assure you."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why say ye so?" said Sir Launcelot; "I did never this knight any harm; therefore, fair lady, be not displeased with me, for I am full sore aggrieved at your grievance."