used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
anew
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
(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 After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
applauses
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
Buckingham's
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
essayed
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From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
communicated in words
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
Giles
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Sir Giles smiled grimly in reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
Jocelyn's
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From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
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 The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
l'outrance
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
marshalsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
Mompesson
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
Mordaunt
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From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
Mounchensey
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From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
noblemen
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From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
plaisance
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Sir Giles smiled grimly in reply.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
term of address for a man
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sir Giles smiled grimly in reply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
carry out
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The ring was again carried off both by the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Mordaunt; but in the opinion of the marshals of the field, neither of those noblemen displayed so much grace and skill as Mounchensey: and the decision was confirmed by the King.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
tilt-yard
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
tilting-match
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From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
in the direction of
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some little time elapsed, during which preparations were made for the tilting-match, and great excitement pervaded the assemblage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading After all the other competitors for the prize had essayed a career within the arena, Sir Jocelyn's was held to be the best course run.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
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From this reading The applauses which rang through the tilt-yard, on the announcement that our handsome young knight had gained the first course, increased the bitterness of Buckingham's feelings towards him; and he expressed his regrets in a low tone to Sir Giles Mompesson that the combat about to take place was not _à l'outrance_ instead of being _à plaisance_.
