used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
brought into existence
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
Cerberusnoun
(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
espied
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From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
Felice
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From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
joined in matrimony
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
on one occasion
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
Otto
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From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
in the near future
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
in the near future
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
spanielnounUS /ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
the season of growth
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Once after a tedious journey, being seated by a spring to refresh himself, he heard a hideous noise, and presently espied a Lion and a Dragon, fighting, biting, and tearing each other.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
up to a particular time
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
belonging to which person
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
WondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading _Guy, having performed great Wonders abroad, returns to England, and is married to Felice._ Guy now set forth in search of further adventures, and performed many acts of valour.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The Lion, in gratitude to Guy, run by his horse's side like a true born spaniel, till lack of food made him retire to his wonted abode.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Soon after Guy met with the Earl of Terry, whose father was confined in his Castle by Duke Otto; but he and that Lord posted thither, and freed the Castle immediately; and Guy in an open field slew Duke Otto, whose dying words of repentance moved Guy to remorse and pity.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading At length Guy, perceiving the Lion ready to faint, encountered the Dragon, and soon brought the ugly Cerberus roaring and yelling to the ground.