used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
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 The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
awaked
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From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
Braunch
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From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
deridedverbUS /dɪˈraɪdɪd/
past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
dismounted
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From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
first-fruits
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From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
and nothing more
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
kinsmen
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From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
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 Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
Lybius
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From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
not one, and not any
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading The next day they overtake him: the eldest of the three attacks Sir Lybius; but is overthrown to the ground.
go across or through
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
Perill
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From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Sir Lybius makes him swear to go and present himself to K. Arthur, as the first-fruits of his valour.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
which person or people
From this reading The conquered knight sets out for K. Arthur's court: is met by three knights, his kinsmen; who, informed of his disgrace, vow revenge, and pursue the conqueror.
William
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From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In the third evening he is awaked by the dwarf, who has discovered a fire in the wood.
people who are wounded
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
but in spite of that
From this reading The two other brothers assault him: Sir Lybius is wounded; yet cuts off the second brother's arm: the third yields; Sir Lybius sends them all to K. Arthur.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading Sir Lybius is challenged: they just with their spears: De la Braunch is dismounted: the battle is renewed on foot: Sir William's sword breaks: he yields.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Sir Lybius sets out on the adventure: he is derided by the dwarf and the damsel on account of his youth: they come to the bridge of Perill, which none can pass without encountering a knight called William de la Braunch.
