used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
apparelled
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From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
Ellen
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From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
the state of being honored
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
Jane
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From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
come together
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'A deputation to whom?' queried my mistress as he paused.
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading 'A deputation to whom?' queried my mistress as he paused.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading 'A deputation to whom?' queried my mistress as he paused.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
cut with a saw
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'To what,' she inquired, 'to what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'We are a deputation,' said the Duke of Northumberland, whom I saw for the first time--he was a handsome man, with fine strongly marked features and a gallant, soldierly bearing, and he was richly apparelled in black velvet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Queen of England I and Mistress Ellen stood in the background of the great hall as Lady Jane advanced with quiet dignity to meet her guests.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her fair young face was troubled, but she smiled pleasantly as she looked up at her father-in-law and his companions.
