used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
assents
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From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
bespeakverbUS /bɪˈspiːk/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
cloathing
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From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
Ellen
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From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
equippingnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
exordiumnoun
(rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
GawainnounUS /ˈɡɑːwən/
(Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here the first book closes with a description of the ceremony of equipping him forth.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
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 Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
knighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
Lybius
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From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
OpensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
express the need or desire for
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
free from harm or evil
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
the act of searching for something
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
Sinadone
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From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
term of address for a man
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
a male human offspring
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This inspires him with a desire of seeking adventures: therefore cloathing himself in his enemy's armour, he goes to K. Arthur's court, to request the order of knighthood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He early exhibits marks of his courage, by killing a knight in single combat, who encountered him as he was hunting.
which person or people
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Opens with a short exordium to bespeak attention: the hero is described; a natural son of Sir Gawain a celebrated knight of king Arthur's court, who being brought up in a forest by his mother, is kept ignorant of his name and descent.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His request granted, he obtains a promise of having the first adventure assigned him that shall offer.--A damsel named Ellen, attended by a dwarf, comes to implore K. Arthur's assistance, to rescue a young princess, "the Lady of Sinadone" their mistress, who is detained from her rights, and confined in prison.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The adventure is claimed by the young knight Sir Lybius: the king assents; the messengers are dissatisfied, and object to his youth; but are forced to acquiesce.
