used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
entrustverbUS /enˈtrʌst/
confer a trust upon
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
Ganelon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
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 Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
Mayence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
not any; not one
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
Pinabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
Roland
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From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
carry out
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pinabel, the nephew of the Count of Mayence, was the first to recollect them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That concerns Roland,” said the king; “he has achieved their deliverance, and therefore they are his property.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
precisely as stated
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
which person or people
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE whole assembly was so full of other matters, that no one gave a thought to Ganelon or Wolf.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Approaching Charlemagne, he inquired if it would not be proper to release the two suspended knights, and if the king would entrust the task to him.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Go, then, nephew, and take down the two heroes, who are cutting so very sorry a figure up yonder.
