Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

having companions or an escort

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

in addition

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

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

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

a squire carrying the armor of a knight

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

travel across or pass over

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

set up or found

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

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

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

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

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

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

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

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From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

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From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

provided with artificial light

From this reading The room was lit up by the moon.

a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The room was lit up by the moon.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

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

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

express in words

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

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

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

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

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

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

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

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From this reading She found him in a bright room, the tame she-wolf at his feet, sitting with Father Kaleb, old Tolima and Sieciechowa.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The room was lit up by the moon.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A very warm and quiet night followed a scorching day.

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

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

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

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

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

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

which person or people

From this reading Supporting their heads with their hands, absorbed in thought, and sorrowful, they were listening to a poem which the village beadle, who was also the _rybalt_, accompanied by his lute, sang of Jurand's former exploits against the "abominable Knights of the Cross."

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But she wiped away her tears, took the armor-bearer with her and went to Jurand to tell him the news.