Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

consider or hold as true

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

(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 _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

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

From this reading It only brought them danger of wounds or death.

plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

courtesy towards women

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

plural of “cripple” — someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It only brought them danger of wounds or death.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It only brought them danger of wounds or death.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Why did they do this?

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Why did they do this?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

the state of being honored

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

possessive form of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

and nothing more

From this reading It only brought them danger of wounds or death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

carry out

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

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

From this reading Why did they do this?

a special situation

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Why did they do this?

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

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

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

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

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

which person or people

From this reading Both were practised in the old days by the Knight's, who went about risking their lives in order to defend and help the weaker people, women and children, against bullies and marauders.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why did they do this?

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _A Scout should be polite to all--but especially to women and children, old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous._ Courteousness is much the same sort of thing as Chivalry, which is closely allied to Honour.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It did not bring them money, for it would be a disgrace to a Knight to accept any reward for doing a good turn.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading It only brought them danger of wounds or death.