Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

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

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

later than; following

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

(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 A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

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

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

become of; happen to

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

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From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

any large and important church

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

the object of any prolonged endeavor

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

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

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

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

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

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From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

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 HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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 A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

go across or through

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading So it came to pass that, after four days' ride, Sir Galahad reached an abbey.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

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From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

precisely, exactly

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

only a very short time before

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

term of address for a man

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

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From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

showing sorrow

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

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

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

at the time that

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

in or at the place that

From this reading So they rode together that day to the Castle of Vagon, where they were entertained right hospitably, and the next day they separated, each to ride his own way and see what adventures should befall him.

which person or people

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

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

From this reading A goodly company it was that passed through the streets, the townfolk weeping to see them go; Sir Launcelot du Lac and his kin, Sir Galahad of whom all expected great deeds, Sir Bors and Sir Percivale, and many another scarcely less famed than they.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Now Sir Galahad was still clothed in red armour as when he came to the King's court, and by his side hung the wondrous sword; but he was without a shield.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading HOW SIR GALAHAD WON THE RED-CROSS SHIELD Great woe was there in Camelot next day when, after worship in the Cathedral, the knights who had vowed themselves to the Quest of the Holy Grail got to horse and rode away.