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The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc
The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.
He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.
He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.
He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.
Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.
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The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc is here in full — 599 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.
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He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.
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He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.
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He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.
/hiː ɡeɪv hɪm ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz ənd ˈletərz ʌv ˈkriːdəns ənd hiː hæd hɪm emˈbɑːrk wel ˈaʊtfɪtɪd ənd ˈbetər eˈskɔːrtɪd/
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Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

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celebrations noun US /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/

plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading “CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.”

conquest noun US /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading “CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.”

Constantinople noun US /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading “CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.”

credence noun US /ˈkriːdəns/

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading “He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.”

embark verb US /emˈbɑːrk/

go on board

From this reading “He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.”

emperor's noun US /ˈempərərz/

possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading “He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.”

escorted verb US /eˈskɔːrtɪd/

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading “He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.”

outfitted adjective US /ˈaʊtfɪtɪd/

furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation

From this reading “He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

breakverbUS /breɪk/

terminate

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/

plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/

go on board

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

emperornounUS /ˈempərər/

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/

possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

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

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

how

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

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/

having much knowledge or education

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/

filled with a great quantity

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

Melquisedic

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

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/

a person who carries a message

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

Montagata

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

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

outfittedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪd/

furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation

From this reading He gave him instructions and letters of credence, and he had him embark, well outfitted and better escorted.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Tirant ordered his men to break camp, and to get all the cavalry and foot soldiers ready.

Tirant

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had Melquisedic, Lord of Montagata, brought to him, and he told him to go on that ship as a messenger to the emperor.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He told him to become well informed about the emperor's condition, and how the empire was, and about the princess.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

wheatnounUS /wiːt/

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONQUEST When the celebrations were over Tirant had a large ship armed, and he had it loaded with wheat to send to Constantinople to help the emperor.

Chapter 13 of The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc by Joanot, -1468 Martorell holds 599 sentences, grouped into 120 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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