used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
CHAPELnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
psychological suffering
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
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 ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
knighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
Launcelot
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From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
not one, and not any
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
term of address for a man
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
sorceressnoun
a woman sorcerer
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
dependable
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
except if; if not
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
showing sorrow
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPEL PERILOUS Now on a day, as he rode through the forest, Sir Launcelot met a damsel weeping bitterly, and seeing him, she cried, "Stay, Sir Knight!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Immediately Sir Launcelot checked his horse and asked in what she needed his service.
which person or people
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
people who are wounded
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Sir," said the maiden, "my brother lies at the point of death, for this day he fought with the stout knight, Sir Gilbert, and sorely they wounded each other; and a wise woman, a sorceress, has said that nothing may staunch my brother's wounds unless they be searched with the sword and bound up with a piece of the cloth from the body of the wounded knight who lies in the ruined chapel hard by.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading And well I know you, my lord Sir Launcelot, and that, if ye will not help me, none may."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By your knighthood I require you to aid me in my distress."
