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Chapter 41, section 1: OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the
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OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.
And they came with this word unto King Arthur.
Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."
So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.
In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Chapter XLI

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OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.
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And they came with this word unto King Arthur.
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Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."
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So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.
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In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

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arthur's noun US /ˈɑːrθərz/

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading “OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.”

Collocations
OF ARTHUR'SA source-grounded phrase from this reading.
ARTHUR'S LASTA source-grounded phrase from this reading.
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agreed

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

all

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

any

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

Arthur

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

ARTHUR'SnounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

BATTLE

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

Bedivere

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/

an old word for “between”

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

bring

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

came

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From this reading And they came with this word unto King Arthur.

comenounUS /come/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

conclude

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

depart

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

donenounUS /done/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

drawn

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

evernounUS /ever/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

field

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

fiercely

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

fourteen

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

glad

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From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

go

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

GREATnounUS /great/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

host

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From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

hosts

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

King

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

LASTnounUS /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

like

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From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

looknounUS /look/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

Lucan

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

made

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

manner

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From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

meet

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

Mordred

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

persons

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

ready

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

said

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From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

saw

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

see

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From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

Sir

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

slay

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

stand

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From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

sword

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

Then

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From this reading Then said he, "I am glad that this is done."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading And they came with this word unto King Arthur.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

traitor

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

treaty

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

trust

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From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

trusted

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/

an old word for “to”

From this reading And they came with this word unto King Arthur.

warned

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

WEST

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From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

wise

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From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF ARTHUR'S LAST GREAT BATTLE IN THE WEST Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere were agreed with Sir Mordred that King Arthur and he should meet betwixt both their hosts, for to conclude the treaty they had made, and every each of them should bring fourteen persons.

word

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From this reading And they came with this word unto King Arthur.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading So Arthur made ready to go into the field, and when he would depart, he warned all his hosts that if they saw any sword drawn, they should come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for he in no wise trusted him.

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In like manner Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you stand, for in no wise will I trust for this treaty.