Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

later than; following

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

(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 Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

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

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

aroused or activated

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

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From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

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From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

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From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

free from clouds

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

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 Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

plural of “helm” — steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

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

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

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

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

move upward

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

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

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

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

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

(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 THE TOURNAMENT After a night of refreshing, sweet oblivion we awakened bright and strong, well fitted for a day of tilting.

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

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

at the time that

From this reading Cool and fresh was the morning; but the cloudless sky and bright-faced sun were indications of a greater warmth when the day should be further advanced.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was uncommon early to be stirring; but Richard had given out that the games should commence about the hour of ten; therefore it was necessary to rise early, in order that we might have ample time in which to look over the ground and judge its character, previous to our arming for the fray.

which person or people

From this reading Shortly after we had breakfasted the King, who had spent the night upon the field instead of at his Palace, rode around the lists, attended by Buckingham, Stanley, Lovell, Ratcliffe and Catesby.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Richard wore not his armour; but all of the others were fully armed, but for the lack of their helms; instead of which they wore caps of velvet.