adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
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 THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
AmongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
Bardicadjective
being a bard or relating to a bard's poetry
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
BattlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
Cadwr
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From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
ContinuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
du
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From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
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 "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
Launcelot
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From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
odesnounUS /oʊdz/
plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
Owain
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From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
OWAIN'S
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From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
Rheged
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From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
talenounUS /teɪl/
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 LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
Taliesin
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From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN (Continued) OWAIN'S ADVENTURE [Footnote: Amongst all the characters of early British history none is the more interesting, or occupies more conspicuous place, than the hero of this tale.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
TriadsnounUS /ˈtraɪædz/
plural of “triad” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Among the Triads there is one relating to him; it is thus translated:
Urien
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From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Urien, his father, was prince of Rheged, a district comprising the present Cumberland and part of the adjacent country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Three Knights of Battle were in court of Arthur Cadwr, the Earl of Cornwall, Launcelot du Lac, and Owain, the son of Urien.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His valor, and the consideration in which he was held, are a frequent theme of Bardic song, and form the subject of several very spirited odes by Taliesin.
