340
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From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
341
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From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
342
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From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
have
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
fearless and daring
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
champion'snounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
possessive form of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
controll'd
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From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
damoselnoun
a young unmarried woman
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
Ellen's
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From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
errantadjectiveUS /ˈerənt/
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
the organ of sight
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Welcome to Stirling towers, fair maid!
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
flash'd
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From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
harpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
high-born
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From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
hoarnounUS /hɔːr/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
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 Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
without good reason
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
a female domestic
From this reading "Welcome to Stirling towers, fair maid!
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
palfreynounUS /ˈpælfri/
especially a light saddle horse for a woman
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
try to get or reach
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
sigh'd
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From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
Stirling
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From this reading "Welcome to Stirling towers, fair maid!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
suppliantnoun
one praying humbly for something
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "Welcome to Stirling towers, fair maid!
Tullibardine's
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From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
accept gladly
From this reading "Welcome to Stirling towers, fair maid!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Does thy high quest[342] a knight require, Or may the venture suit a squire?"-- Her dark eye flash'd;--she paused and sigh'd,-- "Oh, what have I to do with pride!-- Through scenes of sorrow, shame, and strife, A suppliant for a father's life, I crave an audience of the King.
a Caucasian
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
but in spite of that
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading Come ye to seek a champion's aid, On palfrey white, with harper hoar, Like errant damosel[341] of yore?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Their Captain came, a gallant young,-- Of Tullibardine's[340] house he sprung,-- Nor wore he yet the spurs of knight; Gay was his mien, his humor light, And, though by courtesy controll'd, Forward his speech, his bearing bold.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The high-born maiden ill could brook The scanning of his curious look And dauntless eye;--and yet, in sooth, Young Lewis was a generous youth; But Ellen's lovely face and mien, Ill suited to the garb and scene, Might lightly bear construction strange, And give loose fancy scope to range.
