to make something known in public
The death of the King of England was announced as Arthur’s brother was preparing for knighthood.
badger
a small, furry animal that digs into the earth
Arthur experienced life as an ant, fish, bird, and badger.
bring
to carry something to another person or place
Kay could not remove the sword and he confessed it was Arthur who’d brought it to him.
castle
a large home for a prince or lord
Arthur lived in a castle in Medieval England with his father, and older brother, Kay.
competition
a contest to win a prize
Arthur went to London to help Kay prepare for the competition between knights.
confess
to admit to a lie
Kay could not remove the sword and he confessed it was Arthur who’d brought it to him.
cottage
a small house usually located near a lake, forest, or mountain
He found the cottage of the magician, Merlyn.
falcon
a bird of prey with a hooked beak and pointed wings
One day, Arthur followed a falcon into a forest.
grateful
feeling deeply thankful for a kindness
Arthur’s father was grateful and Merlyn became the boys’ tutor.
instruct
to give orders
Kay discovered he’d forgotten his sword and he instructed Arthur to find another.
magician
a person who can do magic
He found the cottage of the magician, Merlyn.
Medieval
relating to the Middle Ages
Arthur lived in a castle in medieval England with his father, and older brother, Kay.
remove
to move something from a certain place
The announcement said the next king would be the one who could remove the sword from a stone in the city of London.
teach
to give someone an education
Merlyn taught Arthur lessons about life by turning Arthur into different animals.
tutor
a person who teaches a student in private
Arthur’s father was grateful and Merlyn became the boys’ tutor.