adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
accoladenounUS /ˈækəleɪd/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
bestowalnoun
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
Falworth's
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From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
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 The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
knighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
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 By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
Myles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be knighted by the King in person distinguished the recipient for life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The accolade was the term used for the creation of a knight upon the field of battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By far the greater number of knights were at that time created by other knights, or by nobles, or by officers of the crown.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was this signal honor that the Earl, for his own purposes, wished Myles to enjoy, and for this end he had laid not a few plans.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Myles Falworth's day one of the greatest ceremonies of courtly life was that of the bestowal of knighthood by the King, with the honors of the Bath.
