abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
anew
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
Andred
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From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
confined by bonds
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
at any time
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
imperilverbUS /ˌɪmˈperəl/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
Isolt
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From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
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 Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
immediately past
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
Liones
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From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
not any; not one
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
not one, and not any
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
cut with a saw
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
term of address for a man
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
that is looked for
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
move an implement through
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
TRISTRAMnounUS /ˈtrɪstrəm/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading At last, it befell one day that Sir Andred saw Sir Tristram coming, alone and unarmed, from the Queen's presence, and with twelve other knights, he fell upon him and bound him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now Mark was afraid openly to accuse Sir Tristram, so he set Sir Andred to spy upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now among the Cornish knights, there was much jealousy of Sir Tristram de Liones, and chief of his enemies was his own cousin, Sir Andred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With lying words, Sir Andred sought to stir up King Mark against his nephew, speaking evil of the Queen and of Sir Tristram.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading OF THE END OF SIR TRISTRAM Then again Sir Tristram abode at King Mark's court, ever rendering the Fair Isolt loyal and knightly service; for King Mark would imperil his life for none, no matter what the need.
