used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
Cuthbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
Hubert
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From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
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 THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
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 As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
and nothing more
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
PERJUREDverbUS /ˈpɜːrdʒərd/
past form of “perjure” — knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
From this reading THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
regentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
Rudolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading We did so believing only that Sir Rudolph intended the capture of your lady mother as a threat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
trumpeternounUS /ˈtrʌmpətər/
a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
From this reading As the band of knights and their retainers issued from the gate a trumpeter blew a parley, and the three knights advanced alone toward the group of archers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now that we see he was in earnest, we wash our hands of the business; and could we in any way atone for our conduct in having joined him, we would gladly do so consistently only with our allegiance to the prince regent."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir Cuthbert de Lance," Sir Hubert said, "in the name of myself and my two friends here we ask your pardon for having so far taken part in this foul action.
