Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

later than; following

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

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

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

have

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

a youthful male person

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

divisible by two

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

set up or found

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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 A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

immediately past

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

the force of workers available

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

not one, and not any

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

and nothing more

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

not used up

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

a male human offspring

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

dependable

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

restricted to something

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

not liable to stumble or fall

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

express in words

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

work hard

From this reading None the less, he grew up active and fearless, as nimble and sure-footed as the goats, and patient of much toil.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF SIR PEREDUR At one time there was in the North of Britain a great Earl named Evrawc.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

in or at the place that

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

which person or people

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So Peredur was reared amongst women and decrepit old men, and even these were strictly commanded never to tell the boy aught of the great world beyond the forest, or what men did therein.

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

From this reading A stout knight he was, and few were the tournaments at which he was not to be found in company with six of his sons; the seventh only, who was too young to bear arms, remaining at home with his mother.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But at the last, after he had won the prize at many a tourney, Earl Evrawc was slain, and his six sons with him; and then the Countess fled with Peredur, her youngest, to a lonely spot in the midst of a forest, far from the dwellings of men; for she was minded to bring him up where he might never hear of jousts and feats of arms, that so at least one son might be left to her.