adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading how he smote down a knight.
afore
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From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading how he smote down a knight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading how he smote down a knight.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
how
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From this reading how he smote down a knight.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
Kay
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From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
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 how he smote down a knight.
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 When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
Launcelot
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From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
ofttime
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From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
pavilion's
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From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
pavilionsnounUS /pəˈvɪljənz/
plural of “pavilion” — large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
sendal
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From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
smote
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From this reading how he smote down a knight.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
spake
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From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And afore him he saw a long bridge, and three pavilions stood thereon, of silk and sendal of divers hue.
truncheonsnounUS /ˈtrʌntʃɪnz/
plural of “truncheon” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now turn we unto Sir Launcelot that had ridden long in a great forest, and at the last he came into a low country, full of fair rivers and meadows.
weeneth
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From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he was passed the three knights said them that it was the proud Kay; He weeneth no knight so good as he, and the contrary is ofttime proved.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And without the pavilions hung three white shields on truncheons of spears, and great long spears stood upright by the pavilions, and at every pavilion’s door stood three fresh squires, and so Sir Launcelot passed by them and spake no word.
