used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
EunounUS /ˈiːjuː/
a bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
feastings
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From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
Harold
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From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
the state of being honored
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE OATH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
Rouen
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From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be more courteous than the duke's manner to his guest.
thanes
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From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OATH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He professed an almost fraternal affection for him, and handsome lodgings were assigned in the town to his thanes.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
in or at the place that
From this reading From Eu the party travelled back to Rouen where there were feastings and entertainments in honour of Harold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
William
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From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
but in spite of that
From this reading A solemn court was held, at which Harold was knighted by William himself with much state and ceremonial, according to the rites of chivalry, which had then been but recently introduced, and had not as yet extended into England.
