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From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 20.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In days of old, when knights were bold" it must have been a fine sight to see one of these steel-clad horsemen come riding through the dark green woods in his shining armour, with shield and lance and waving plumes, bestriding his gallant war-horse, strong to bear its load, and full of fire to charge upon an enemy.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
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have
From this reading "In days of old, when knights were bold" it must have been a fine sight to see one of these steel-clad horsemen come riding through the dark green woods in his shining armour, with shield and lance and waving plumes, bestriding his gallant war-horse, strong to bear its load, and full of fire to charge upon an enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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bestriding
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fearless and daring
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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 20.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
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CHIVALRYnounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading CHIVALRY of the KNIGHTS.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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CourtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Knights Errant--Helpfulness to Others--Courtesy to Women.
absence of light or illumination
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the time during which someone's life continues
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an opposing military force
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ErrantadjectiveUS /ˈerənt/
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
From this reading Knights Errant--Helpfulness to Others--Courtesy to Women.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
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start firing a weapon
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 20.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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unflinching in battle or action
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green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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Helpfulnessnoun
the property of providing useful assistance
From this reading Knights Errant--Helpfulness to Others--Courtesy to Women.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In days of old, when knights were bold" it must have been a fine sight to see one of these steel-clad horsemen come riding through the dark green woods in his shining armour, with shield and lance and waving plumes, bestriding his gallant war-horse, strong to bear its load, and full of fire to charge upon an enemy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "In days of old, when knights were bold" it must have been a fine sight to see one of these steel-clad horsemen come riding through the dark green woods in his shining armour, with shield and lance and waving plumes, bestriding his gallant war-horse, strong to bear its load, and full of fire to charge upon an enemy.
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 CHIVALRY of the KNIGHTS.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
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loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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not any; not one
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 20.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHIVALRY of the KNIGHTS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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OTHERS
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From this reading CHIVALRY TO OTHERS.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
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the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
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marked by exceptional merit
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an instance of visual perception
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steel-clad
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHIVALRY of the KNIGHTS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHIVALRY TO OTHERS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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war-horse
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wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
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in the company of; together with
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Knights Errant--Helpfulness to Others--Courtesy to Women.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "In days of old, when knights were bold" it must have been a fine sight to see one of these steel-clad horsemen come riding through the dark green woods in his shining armour, with shield and lance and waving plumes, bestriding his gallant war-horse, strong to bear its load, and full of fire to charge upon an enemy.
YARNnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 20.
