Chapter XIX

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

anew

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

how long something has existed

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

(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 There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

in addition

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Therefore the book of forest sports is called the Book of Sir Tristram.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Therefore the book of forest sports is called the Book of Sir Tristram.

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

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Therefore the book of forest sports is called the Book of Sir Tristram.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

a man of refinement

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

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From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

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

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

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

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

impressive in appearance

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

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

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

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

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

that is looked for

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

express in speech

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Therefore the book of forest sports is called the Book of Sir Tristram.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore the book of forest sports is called the Book of Sir Tristram.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

(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 SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

up to a particular time

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

an old word for “to”

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

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

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

at the time that

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There he learned to be a harper passing all others of his time, and he also applied himself well to the gentlemanly art of hawking and hunting, for he that gentle is will draw unto him gentle qualities and follow the customs of noble gentlemen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.

a late time of life

From this reading When he well could speak the language and had learned all that he might in that country, he came home again, and remained in Cornwall until he was big and strong, of the age of nineteen years, and his father, King Meliodas, had great joy of him.

but in spite of that

From this reading The old chronicle saith he adopted good methods for the chase, and the terms he used we have yet in hawking and hunting.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading SIR TRISTRAM'S FIRST BATTLE King Melodias sought out a gentleman that was well learned, and taught, and with him, named Gouvernail, he sent young Tristram away from Lyonesse court into France, to learn the language and customs and deeds of arms.