Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• differs from: To not be the same as something else
• ride down: To catch or stop someone by chasing on horseback or vehicle.
• on foot
• ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• at sea
• under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
• by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
• in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• for instance: As an example.
• lead to: To result in some action
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at length: In detail; fully
• to arms: A call to take up weapons and fight.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• found: To become aware of something that is happening
• horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
• class: To place things into groups by common qualities
• early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
• word: Unit of language that has a meaning
• late: At a time after the expected time
• wife: Married woman
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• century: Period of 100 years
• king: Person considered the best or top at something
• call: A order or request for action
• title: Book produced by a publisher
• literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
• battle: Military fight between armies
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• romance: To court someone into a love relationship
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• historically: In history; in the past
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• military: Army or armed forces
• ideal: Exactly right; could not be better
• honorary: (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
• honour: To fulfill an agreement
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
• idealism: Belief in following high standards or principles
• servant: Person paid to clean, cook, etc. in another's home
• loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
• entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
• knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
• nobility: State of being noble, admirable and honorable
• holy: Being good according to religious standards
• rank: To rate or class things
• warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
• equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
• merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
• emperor: Man who rules an empire
• derive: To come from another thing
• appoint: To officially choose a person for a job, position
• mount: To attach something to something else
• knighthood: Status of having the rank of a knight
• chivalry: Noble qualities of knights, e.g. protecting women
• hereditary: Passing from parents to children
• chivalric: Of the time of knighthood in the Middle Ages
• garter: Elastic band used to hold up socks or stockings
• knightly: Typical of a medieval knight; chivalrous
• renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
• armour: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
• honorific: Conferring or showing honor or respect
• chevalier: A member of certain male orders of knighthood or merit, such as the Legion of Honor in France
• courtier: Someone attending the royal court as a guest
• infantry: Group of soldiers who fight on foot
• knighted: To grant someone the title of knight
• monastic: Concerning monks and monasteries