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 the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
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 The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
bestowalnoun
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in Myles's instance the feast was dispensed with.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading All these desiderata chance had fulfilled in the visit of the King to Devlen.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
desideratanounUS /ˌdeɪzɪdərˈɑːtə/
plural of “desideratum” — something desired as a necessity
From this reading All these desiderata chance had fulfilled in the visit of the King to Devlen.
Devlen
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From this reading All these desiderata chance had fulfilled in the visit of the King to Devlen.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading But in Myles's instance the feast was dispensed with.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading All these desiderata chance had fulfilled in the visit of the King to Devlen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
honorablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
in an honorable manner
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But in Myles's instance the feast was dispensed with.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
joustingverbUS /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “joust” — joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
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 It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
knighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
Mackworth
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From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
Myles
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From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
Myles's
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From this reading But in Myles's instance the feast was dispensed with.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
newly-created
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From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
riper
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From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these desiderata chance had fulfilled in the visit of the King to Devlen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading All these desiderata chance had fulfilled in the visit of the King to Devlen.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the custom to conclude the ceremonies of the bestowal of knighthood by a grand feast given in honor of the newly-created knight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in Myles's instance the feast was dispensed with.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The Earl of Mackworth had planned that Myles might be created a Knight of the Bath with all possible pomp and ceremony; that his personality might be most favorably impressed upon the King; that he might be so honorably knighted as to make him the peer of any who wore spurs in all England; and, finally, that he might celebrate his new honors by jousting with some knight of high fame and approved valor.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading As the Earl had said to Myles, he would rather have waited a little while longer until the lad was riper in years and experience, but the opportunity was not to be lost.
