Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

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

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

how long something has existed

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

(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 SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

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From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

come together

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

divisible by two

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

at any time

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

ranking above all others

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

set up or found

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

obtain

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

(Arthurian legend) the most virtuous knight of the Round Table; was able to see the Holy Grail

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

brought together in one place

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

a person of French descent

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

a state of high honor

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

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

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

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From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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 Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

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 SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

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From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

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

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

not any; not one

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

not one, and not any

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

go across or through

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

put a saddle on

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

express in words

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

carry out

From this reading It would take a great book to record all the famous deeds of Sir Launcelot, and all his adventures.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

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

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

not tried or tested by experience

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

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

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

at the time that

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

which person or people

From this reading He was of Gaul, for his father, King Ban, ruled over Benwick; and some say that his first name was Galahad, and that he was named Launcelot du Lac by the Lady of the Lake who reared him when his mother died.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near.

belonging to which person

From this reading SIR LAUNCELOT DU LAC Now, as time passed, King Arthur gathered into his Order of the Round Table knights whose peers shall never be found in any age; and foremost amongst them all was Sir Launcelot du Lac.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Gentle he was and ever the first to rejoice in the renown of another; and in the jousts, he would avoid encounter with the young and untried knight, letting him pass to gain glory if he might.