used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
EIDEGAST
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From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
GawainnounUS /ˈɡɑːwən/
(Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
Gawain's
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From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
Gramoflanz
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From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
how
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From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
Ioflanz
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From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
kinsmen
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From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
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 Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her 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 How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
Merveil
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From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
Orgelusé
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From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
Orgelusé's
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From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
recountsnounUS /ˌriːˈkaʊnts/
plural of “recount” — an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading How he plucked a bough from a tree guarded by King Gramoflanz, and was challenged by that monarch to single combat.
Turkowit
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From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
watch-tower
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From this reading Of the watch-tower in the castle, and the magic pillar, and how Gawain beheld the coming of Orgelusé and her knight.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Of the repentance of Orgelusé, and her reconciliation with Gawain, and how both were welcomed by the dwellers in Château Merveil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How Gawain fought with and overcame the Turkowit, and how he was urged by Orgelusé's mockery to the venture of the Perilous Ford.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading How Gawain secretly sent a squire to the court of King Arthur bidding him, his knights and ladies, to Ioflanz to witness the combat between Gawain and Gramoflanz.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading EIDEGAST ARGUMENT In Book XII. the poet recounts the valiant deeds done by Gawain's kinsmen for love's sake, and how they were as naught to the perils dared by Gawain.
