used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
Alan
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From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
in addition
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
CrusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
the act of departing
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
embroideriesnounUS /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəriz/
plural of “embroidery” — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
Höel's
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From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
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 Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
sashesnounUS /ˈsæʃɪz/
plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
a quantity of money
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Famous knights offered themselves and their followers for his service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Arthur’s Departure The recruiting of troops for the Duke of Brittany now made rapid progress.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
which person or people
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur and his knights were provided with gorgeous banners and sashes, and were often consulted about their decoration.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The court ladies also took an active part in the war preparations and assembled daily in the Queen’s apartments to work upon fine embroideries.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Many of the leaders in the Crusade, who had been forced to discharge their followers, now assembled them anew under Höel’s standard and accepted his earnest money, and Alan selected sixteen knights, the flower of the young nobles, who devoted themselves to the exclusive personal service of the Duke and received a princely sum for their outfit.
