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Chapter IV
THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed." "Suckin' wot?" said William, bewildered. "Succour means to help. He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble." "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
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any person at all
From this reading “He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How much did he get for it?" asked William.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Suckin' wot?" said William, bewildered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Succour means to help.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
any person at all
From this reading He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Suckin' wot?" said William, bewildered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Succour means to help.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Succour means to help.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much did he get for it?" asked William.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Succour means to help.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Suckin' wot?" said William, bewildered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spent his time helping anyone who was in trouble."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
which person or people
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Suckin' wot?" said William, bewildered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE KNIGHT AT ARMS "A knight," said Miss Drew, who was struggling to inspire her class with enthusiasm for Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," "a knight was a person who spent his time going round succouring the oppressed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Suckin' wot?" said William, bewildered.
