used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
Abdalla
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From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
in addition
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
a youthful male person
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
cuish
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From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
expeditingverbUS /ˈekspədaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “expedite” — speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
greavenounUS /ɡriːv/
armor plate that protects legs below the knee
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
habergeonnoun
(Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
half-armed
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From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
how
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From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
Jacinto
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From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
by chance
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
placest
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From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
tilmatli
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From this reading "A _tilmatli_, or Indian cloak, large enough to hide my lord's armour," replied Jacinto, hurriedly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He sighed, as he flung the habergeon over his shoulders, to find the many rents made among the Flemish links by the Mexican glass; but he sighed more, when he discovered how greatly his bodily powers were enfeebled, by feeling, almost for the first time in his life, the oppressive weight of the mail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
at the time that
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, the cannon still roared at the palace, every moment was expediting the doom of Abdalla, perhaps, also, that of his friends and kinsman; and he seized upon cuish and greave, gauntlet and helm, with activity and eagerness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "What is that huge mantle thou placest upon the table?" he demanded of the page, without relaxing in his efforts.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading When the boy returned, bearing a bundle of garments, and two or three such crests as were worn by the nobler Mexicans, in time of war, the cavalier had more than half-armed himself.
