Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

(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 Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

brought together in one place

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

(Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

immediately past

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

done under pressure

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

except for; apart from

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

term of address for a man

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

in the near future

From this reading He had soon forced open the dungeon and released the beautiful Lady Guinevere.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

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

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

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

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

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

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

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

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

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

From this reading Uttering his warcry, they rushed at the Castle, the portcullis gave way before their furious attack, and the archers were slain at their posts.

which person or people

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Determined to save his lady love from so terrible a fate, Sir Brian de Fotheringay collected all his retainers, together with a band of outlaws to whom he had rendered some services, and who had promised to assist him in time of need.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading 'Never!' shouted the Baron, but it was his last word, for Sir Brian stabbed him to the heart.

be the cause or source of

From this reading 'Yield thee, Sir Guy de Montmorency!' cried Sir Brian, waving his invincible sword.