used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
having companions or an escort
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
ChampionsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
DragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
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EnchantersnounUS /enˈtʃæntərz/
plural of “enchanter” — a sorcerer or magician
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
eruditeadjectiveUS /ˈerədaɪt/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
United States poet (1869-1950)
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used to form the superlative
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
nuisancesnounUS /ˈnuːsənsɪz/
plural of “nuisance” — (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
obeseadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːs/
excessively fat
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
PatronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
roveverbUS /roʊv/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
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SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
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SquiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
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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 That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Seven Champions of Christendom, by W H G Kingston.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That they all knew one another and were living at the same time is a novel idea, but it all adds to quite a good story, however whimsical.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
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not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A most unusual book, especially from this author, erudite though he is.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The seven champions are the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy and Spain.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading These rove about Europe and beyond, slaying Enchanters, Dragons, and other nuisances, accompanied by their Squires, who, although they put on weight and become obese, help as best they can, and carry their masters' trophies for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
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which person or people
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