used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
abidesverbUS /əˈbaɪdz/
third-person singular of “abide” — dwell
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
BALLADnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading OLD BALLAD.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
bowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
dele
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
donjonnoun
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
drere
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From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
ende
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
gentil
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
goode
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
hende
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
herte
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From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
injunctionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
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 In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
Melice
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From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD BALLAD.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
a human being
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
remoter
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From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
scourverbUS /ˈskaʊər/
examine minutely
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
get by special effort
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
sighynges
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From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
Silverwoode
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
deliver by singing
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
term of address for a man
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
stert
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From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
dependable
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
Taranteens
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From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
waithman
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From this reading The waithman goode of Silverwoode, That bowman stout and hende, In donjon gloom abides his doom-- God dele him gentil ende.
migratory
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A reward was offered to the Indians for the apprehension of Sir Christopher--strict injunctions being given that he should be taken alive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In order to secure the person of the Knight of the Golden Melice, several small parties were dispatched to scour the forest--another object being to protect the remoter colonists against wandering Taranteens, should any have the temerity to venture near the settlement.
at the time that
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading It breaks true herte to see him stert, When as the small birds sing, And then to hear his sighynges drere, Whereas his fetters ring.
