The Once and Future King — Vocabulary
T. H. White
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Financial terms of peace would be agreed on—which would yield an excellent profit in ransoms—and all would be more or less as it had been before—except that the fiction of feudal overlordship would be abolished, which was a fiction in any case.†34 more produce or give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Arthur would say: "You are welcome to Carlion, Sir Belleus, and may I ask which of my knights you have yielded to?"†34 more yield → yielded:gave in, gave way, or gave up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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jousta contest in which mounted knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances In the medieval festival, the highlight was the joust, where knights on horseback charged at each other with lances.more Show sample from book Sir Grummore Grummursum is on the way to challenge you to a joust.45 more a contest in which knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances Show general definition a contest in which knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances or: any kind of contest
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book An ordinary fellow, who did not spend half his life torturing himself by trying to discover what was right so as to conquer his inclination towards what was wrong...14 more inclined → inclination:tendency Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book The Wart found that he could keep more or less level by altering the inclination of his arm fins and the ones on his stomach.14 more incline → inclination:angle Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book At a hurried council of war behind the line, At a hurried council of war behind the line, it was arranged that... The army split accordingly.20 more accord → accordingly:in keeping with what was just stated Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2accord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book They decided with one accord, without even a whisper, to...20 more accord → one accord:one mind Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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factionfaction → factions:sub-groups It was a fight between the moderate and progressive factions of the Democratic Party.more Show sample from book She knew that the Cornwall and Orkney faction had always been the menace to her husband's hopes...26 more sub-group Show general definition a sub-group with some interests not shared by the entire group
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pavilionfreestanding structure without walls We're meeting for a picnic under the pavilion at the park.more Show sample from book It was a green meadow, kept short, with a broad grassy bank raised round it on which pavilions could be erected.†30 more pavilion → pavilions:a large building or section of a building that stands apart in function or desig… Show general definition a large building or section of a building that stands apart in function or design -- often used for gatherings, exhibitions, or specialized purposes
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feuda bitter, long-standing fight Perhaps the most famous American family feud was between the Hatfields and McCoys.more Show sample from book Life is too bitter already, without territories and wars and noble feuds.22 more feud → feuds:bitter, long-standing fights Show general definition bitter hostile argument between two parties -- typically long-standing between families or tribes with occasional incidents of violence Show editor's word notes Sometimes the term blood feud is used to reference a feud between families.
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attributeattribute → attributes:characteristics The spreadsheet has a column to describe the breed of dog and then ten additional columns to indicate attributes of the breeds. For example, the second column has the average full-grown weight.more Show sample from book So we must imagine the Queen as a woman who had been robbed of her central attribute.†6 more characteristic (of something or someone) Show general definition for attribute (as in: It is an attribute of...) a characteristic or feature (of something or someone)
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attribute#2attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the source of) She attributed this quotation to Shakespeare.more Show sample from book He attributed to this weakness the fact that he could never get beyond the Future Simple of Utor.†6 more attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the cause of something) Show general definition for attribute (as in: I attribute it to...) to credit (a source for something) in two typical senses: "I attribute it to her work." -- to say who or what made something happen "Remember to attribute any quotations in your paper." -- indicate the source of a quotation or idea
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book He moved his own fins anti-clockwise, gave the tip of his tail a cunning flick, and was lying alongside the tench.†15 more good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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tapestrytapestry → tapestries:rug-like artworks -- often hung on a wall for display The Lady and the Unicorn is the modern title given to the six tapestries that are considered to be among the greatest artworks of the Middle Ages.more Show sample from book Kings, in those days, took their household tapestries with them on campaign, which was a measure of the kind of camps they had.18 more Show general definition for tapestry (as in: the tapestry hangs in the museum) rug-like artwork -- often hung on a wall for display
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chivalrythe medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct such as honor, kindness, bravery, and protection of the weak Ideas of chivalry were popularized in medieval literature.more Show sample from book If it was so easy to lead one's country in various directions, as if she was a pig on a string, why had he failed to lead her into chivalry, into justice and into peace?44 more kindness, honor, bravery, and protection of the weak Show general definition the medieval principles governing knightly conduct such as honor, kindness, bravery, and protection of the weak or: courtesy -- especially of men towards women
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sumptuousmagnificent The guests were treated to a sumptuous feast, with an array of delicious dishes and desserts.more Show sample from book Kay's sumptuous bath had to be set up in the box-room, between two towel-horses and an old box of selected games which contained a worn-out straw dart-board—it was called flechette in those days—because all the other rooms were full of packing.†7 more magnificent (impressively wonderful) -- often indicating something expensive Show general definition magnificent (impressively wonderful) -- often indicating something expensive
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felonsomeone convicted of a serious crime Each state determines how long a felon is denied the right to vote.more Show sample from book To his mind Lamorak deserved death, like a felon, because he and his father had injured the Orkney clan.†4 more someone legally convicted of a felony (serious crime) Show general definition someone legally convicted of a felony (serious crime)
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impregnableable to withstand attack The ancient fortress, perched atop a steep cliff and surrounded by a deep moat, was considered impregnable for centuriesmore Show sample from book He had got his hindquarters into the nook of a tree blown down by a gale, in an impregnable position.†3 more
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pathosa quality that arouses pity or sorrow The film's final scene was full of pathos that moved the audience to tears.more Show sample from book She was coming to capture Lancelot from Guenever, an expedition of which everybody except herself could feel the pathos.†3 more
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azuresky-blue The sky was a perfect shade of azure on the morning of the hike.more Show sample from book The silk pavilions of famous people, pitched on every side, were azure and green and saffron and chequered.†3 more Show general definition a shade of blue similar to that of the sky on a clear sunny day