used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
AssumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
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be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
showing who or what does the action
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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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ChargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
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ChivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
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an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
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a female human offspring
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
DegeneracynounUS /dɪˈdʒenərəsi/
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
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DEMONnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
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represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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ElfinadjectiveUS /ˈelfɪn/
suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness
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at any time
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
morally objectionable behavior
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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GerbertnounUS /ˈɡɜːrbərt/
French pope from 999 to 1003 who was noted for his great learning (945-1003)
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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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an iconic mental representation
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
indelicacynoun
the trait of being indelicate and offensive
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
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Lathom
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From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
any art that invokes supernatural powers
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social deportment
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Marmion
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
medicinaladjectiveUS /məˈdɪsənəl/
having the properties of medicine
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
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NECROMANCERnounUS /ˈnekrəmænsər/
one who practices magic or sorcery
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NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
not any; not one
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
preparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
SEDUCTIONS
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From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
SorcerynounUS /ˈsɔːrsəri/
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
Telemachus
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From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
VANDALnounUS /ˈvændəl/
someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
migratory
From this reading The daughter of Nestor thinks it no disgrace or indelicacy to attend to the bath of the wandering Telemachus, and Helen herself seems to have performed a like office for his father.”
Waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
WitchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
WitchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Illustrations of Early Manners—Sorcery—THE KNIGHT AND THE NECROMANCER—Waxen Figures—Degeneracy of Witches—THE CLERK AND THE IMAGE—Gerbert and Natural Magic—Elfin Chivalry—THE DEMON KNIGHT OF THE VANDAL CAMP—Scott’s Marmion—Assumption of Human Forms by Spirits—THE SEDUCTIONS OF THE EVIL ONE—Religious Origin of Charges of Witchcraft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
people who are wounded
From this reading “The attention of the king’s daughter to the wounded knight,” remarked Herbert, “reminds me strongly of the patriarchal habits described by Homer in his Odyssey.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading “The tales of chivalry are replete with instances of these simple manners,” rejoined Lathom; “the king’s daughter, the fair virgin princess, is ever the kind attendant on the honored guest, prepares his bath after the fatigues of the day, and ministers to his wounds by her medicinal skill.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your old monk’s tales,” said Thompson, “have no little merit, as illustrations of the manners and habits of the middle ages.”
