used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
CHARLEMAGNEnounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
characterized by great determination
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
enrichingverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
ten 10s
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
Jousts
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From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
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 Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
semi-circle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
confined on all sides
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLEMAGNE determined to celebrate the fortunate issue of his campaign.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
tourneysnounUS /ˈtuːrniz/
plural of “tourney” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two entrances to the lists--one on the north, the other on the south--each wide enough to admit of the passage of six knights on horseback abreast.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A semi-circle of low hills formed a sort of amphitheatre, in the centre of which a vast area, reserved for the combatants, was surrounded with palisades.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jousts and tourneys were organised, and heralds were sent out far and wide; and before long knights began to pour in from the various provinces: some to show their courage and exercise their strength and skill, others in the hope of enriching themselves with the spoils of their vanquished adversaries.
a late time of life
From this reading The spot chosen for the tournament was an extent of velvet sward situated at the edge of a forest of oaks that were five hundred years old.
