Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

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

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

the two together, not just one

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

an old word for “before”

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

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

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

in a gay manner

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

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

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

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

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

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From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

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From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

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 By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

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 The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

for more time

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

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From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

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From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

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

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

not any; not one

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

come into possession of

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

above and across; more than

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

in a respectful manner

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

only a very short time before

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

term of address for a man

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

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

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

at the time that

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading On the other hand, Bertha, whilst her brother thus recovered his strength and spirits, became every day more and more pale and melancholy.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How the Lady Bertha went with her brother in quest of the Lady Minnatrost.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading By degrees, as the knight spoke thus with his sister, and told her more and more stories of that wonderful lady, his own feelings, both of mind and body, became soothed and tranquil.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He no longer raved in feverish delirium, but asked calmly for his uncle; and when Sir Hugh came into his apartment, spoke respectfully and kindly, entreating forgiveness, if his words before had been wild and unbecoming.

people who are wounded

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The old knight, therefore, often sat by his couch, but this was not long needful; for scarcely had the wounded youth begun to obtain a victory over his illness, ere he went gaily forth into the fields and forests to enjoy the sports of the chase, and sat with Sir Hugh at the mid-day and evening banquet, over full mantling goblets of old Hungarian or Johannisberg.