used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
Aldingar
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
in addition
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
BALLADnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading OLD BALLAD.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
true confidential information
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
falser
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
the force of workers available
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
narrations
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From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD BALLAD.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
others
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From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
saddenverbUS /ˈsædən/
make unhappy
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
stewarde
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DISCOVERY Our king he kept a false stewarde, Sir Aldingar they him call; A falser stewarde than he was one, Served not in bower nor hall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But here also we find records of high virtues and exalted deeds.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
which person or people
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
Whoever
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From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It is at first sight strange that men whose trade was murder, who habitually wore offensive weapons, whose chief happiness was derived from the glory they acquired by inflicting misery on others, should be among those who live in our memories as examples of what is most graceful and excellent in human nature.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Whoever writes concerning the actions of the men of the olden time, must sadden the reader by details of war, descriptions of fields of battle, narrations of torture, imprisonment, and death.
