adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said to his mother, "Mother, what are those yonder?"
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
faire
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From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
gere
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From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
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 At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
lordes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
lyttel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
PERCEVAL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said to his mother, "Mother, what are those yonder?"
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
spere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He said to his mother, "Mother, what are those yonder?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
tournamentsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəmənts/
plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He said to his mother, "Mother, what are those yonder?"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At length, however, Perceval was roused to a desire of military renown by seeing in the forest five knights who were in complete armor.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading In the use of this he became so skilful, that he could kill with it not only the animals of the chase for the table, but even birds on the wing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PERCEVAL The father and two elder brothers of Perceval had fallen in battle or tournaments, and hence, as the last hope of his family, his mother retired with him into a solitary region, where he was brought up in total ignorance of arms and chivalry.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He was allowed no weapon but "a lyttel Scots spere," which was the only thing of all "her lordes faire gere" that his mother carried to the wood with her.
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading He said to his mother, "Mother, what are those yonder?"
