Chapter XIV

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

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

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

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From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

being joined in close association

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

true confidential information

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

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From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

ludicrously odd

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

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From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

come to pass

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

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

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

having a point

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

Identical; not different.

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

filled with shade

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

the quality of being similar

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

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

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

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

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

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

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

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

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

not seen or perceived

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

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

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading The entire episode of the Magic Castle and Gawain's adventures therein is stamped with a weird, fantastic character, unlike the rest of the poem, and gives the effect of a Mährchen introduced into the midst of a knightly epic.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

which person or people

From this reading More than one critic has pointed out the similarity between the tasks to be achieved by Gawain, before he becomes lord of the castle, and those which, in old folk-tales, fall to the lot of those who dare a venture to the shadowy under-world.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Some of the features in the story, which will be noted as they occur, seem to distinctly indicate that such was the original nature of this episode, related with so much spirit by the German poet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TRADITIONAL EVENTS Gawain, against the advice of the Chrêtien gives the incidents in Boatman, visits Château Merveil, the same order, but with some seats himself on the magic couch, difference in details, and is assailed, first by unseen adversaries, then by a lion which he kills and ends the enchantments of the Castle.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading (There is a Castle of Wonders in 'Peredur,' but the adventures connected with it are quite different.)