used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
(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 Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
ANDRO
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From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
Avondale
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From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
Avondale's
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From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The Earl summoned his victorious cousins, William and James, to ride with him and the tourney's Queen of Beauty.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
cortegenounUS /kɔːrˈteʒ/
a funeral procession
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The Earl summoned his victorious cousins, William and James, to ride with him and the tourney's Queen of Beauty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
take in liquids
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
favoured
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From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
coins made of gold
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
immediately past
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
PENMANnounUS /ˈpenmən/
informal terms for journalists
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
platternounUS /ˈplætər/
a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
prickernoun
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Earl summoned his victorious cousins, William and James, to ride with him and the tourney's Queen of Beauty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
self-disciplinenoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
Sholto
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From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
shoutings
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From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
a male human offspring
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
STEWARDSHIPnounUS /ˈstuːərdʃɪp/
the position of steward
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The Earl summoned his victorious cousins, William and James, to ride with him and the tourney's Queen of Beauty.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
thereforadverb
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
tourney's
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From this reading The Earl summoned his victorious cousins, William and James, to ride with him and the tourney's Queen of Beauty.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading The Earl summoned his victorious cousins, William and James, to ride with him and the tourney's Queen of Beauty.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
which person or people
From this reading The Douglas _cortege_ rode home amid the shoutings of the holiday makers who thronged all the approaches to the ford in order to see the great nobles and their trains ride by, and Sholto and his men had much trouble to keep these spectators as far back as was decent and seemly.
William
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From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
worsting
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From this reading ANDRO THE PENMAN GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP In the fighting of that day James Douglas, the second son of the fat Earl of Avondale, won the prize, worsting his elder brother William in the final encounter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For James Douglas had the easy popular virtues which would drink with any drawer or pricker at a tavern board, and made him ready to clap his last gold Lion on the platter to pay for the draught--telling, as like as not, the good gossip of the inn to keep the change, and (if well favoured) give him a kiss therefor.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The victor was a nobly formed youth, of strength and stature greater than those of his brother, but without William of Avondale's haughty spirit and stern self-discipline.
