Chapter VII

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From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

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From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

react verbally

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

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From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

a quantity of no importance

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

completely unclothed

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

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From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

set up or found

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

(Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

full of or producing joy

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

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From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

a person who carries a message

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

an old word for “no”

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

not any; not one

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

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From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

any competition

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

possessing material wealth

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

cut with a saw

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

cause to go somewhere

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Gawain he would have her silent, in her hearing his prayer found grace, And she spake not, nor might Arnivé learn aught of his name and race.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

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From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

express in speech

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

not in physical motion

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

information about recent and important events

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading 10 Then the sound as of many trumpets thro' the hall of the palace rang, And joyful the blasts--Then rich carpets around on each wall they hang, And no foot but fell on a carpet would it tread on the palace floor, A poor man had surely feared him for the riches that there he saw.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

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From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

at the time that

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And in this wise she quoth to the porter, 'Now, whatever the hour may be, Be it day, be it night, when he cometh, send tidings thereof to me, In secret would I speak with him; thou art wise, as full well I know!'

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading KLINGSOR Then wrathful, I ween, was Arnivé that the messenger said her Nay, Nor told her aught of his errand, nor whither his journey lay.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.

but in spite of that

From this reading 5 Yet wroth was she still with the footman--Then she would to the Duchess go, And win from her lips the answer, but ready was she of wit, And the name that he bare, her hero, her mouth spake no word of it.