Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

later than; following

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

(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 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

in addition

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

third-person singular of “arm” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

an appraisal of the state of affairs

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

for the reason that

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

a worker who casts molten metal into finished products

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

a person who is being chased

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

a state at a particular time

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

(architecture) a concave molding

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

consisting of two or more associated entities

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

past form of “deface” — mar or spoil the appearance of

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

suffering shame

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

widely known and esteemed

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

for this reason

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

erect bushy shrub of eastern Australia having terminal clusters of red flowers yielding much nectar

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

a woman host

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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 She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

go away from a place

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

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 She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

for more time

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

engage in

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

fraught with danger

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

a human being

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

worthy of high praise

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

precisely, exactly

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

the act of searching for something

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

to that

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

precisely as stated

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading 1 The famous Briton prince and Faery knight, Briton prince > [Arthur] Faery knight > [Guyon] 2 After long ways and perilous pains endured, 3 Having their weary limbs to perfect plight plight > condition, state 4 Restored, and sorry wounds right well recured, sorry > painful, distressing right > very recured > cured, restored

(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 She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

at the time that

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

which person or people

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

in a wicked evil manner

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading 2 fair Florimell is chased: Florimell > "Honey-flower", "Flower-sweetness" (Latin) 3 Duessa's trains and Malecasta's Duessa > (She does not appear in person in Book III, though it can be said that some of her "traines" are employed by Malecasta) trains > wiles, tricks Malecasta > "Wickedly Chaste" (Latin); "Evil Caster" (referring to her lascivious glances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CANTO I _Guyon encountreth Britomart, 2 faire Florimell is chaced: Duessaes traines and +Malecastaes+ 4 champions are defaced._ 3 _Malecastaes_ > _Materastaes 1590 etc.: FE_ 1 Guyon encounters Britomart, Britomart > (Her name probably derives from the "Britomartis" in Virgil (_Ciris_, 295 ff.), who is associated with Diana; the name also appropriately suggests "Briton" conjoined with "Martial")

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From this reading 5 Of the fair Alma greatly were procured Of > By Alma > (Their hostess at the House of Temperance: see 209 ff.) procured > prevailed upon 6 To make there longer sojourn and abode; abode > temporary stay, visit 7 But when thereto they might not be allured thereto > for that purpose; _hence:_ in that way 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of arms abroad, praise > merit; praiseworthy acts 9 They courteous cong{e/} took, and forth together yode. cong{e/} > leave yode > went 301.2 But the captiu'd _Acrasia_ he sent, 2 Because of trauell long, a nigher way, With a strong gard, all reskew to preuent, 4 And her to Faerie court safe to conuay, That her for witnesse of his hard assay, 6 Vnto his _Faerie_ Queene he might present: But he himselfe betooke another way, 8 To make more triall of his hardiment, And seeke aduentures, as he with Prince _Arthur_ went.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.

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From this reading She is also called the Lady of Delight) 4 champions are defaced. defaced > disgraced, put in the shade 301.1 THe famous Briton Prince and Faerie knight, 2 After long wayes and perilous paines endured, Hauing their wearie limbes to perfect plight 4 Restord, and sory wounds right well recured, Of the faire _Alma_ greatly were procured, 6 To make there lenger soiourne and abode; But when thereto they might not be allured, 8 From seeking praise, and deeds of armes abrode, They courteous conge tooke, and forth together yode.