Chapter XXXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

anew

From this reading He quickly glanced again at the Spanish before continuing.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He quickly glanced again at the Spanish before continuing.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Edmond Calvert, madam, your servant."

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading He quickly glanced again at the Spanish before continuing.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

in a servile manner

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Edmond Calvert, madam, your servant."

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He quickly glanced again at the Spanish before continuing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He quickly glanced again at the Spanish before continuing.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

a garment that provides covering for the loins

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

a woman of refinement

From this reading "Edmond Calvert, madam, your servant."

the force of workers available

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

with speed

From this reading He quickly glanced again at the Spanish before continuing.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "Edmond Calvert, madam, your servant."

a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

moving slowly

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

in the direction of

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Katherine heard a rustle at her elbow and turned to see the admiral bowing.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading In the lead was an open litter, shaded from the sun by a velvet awning, with the poles at each of its four corners held shoulder high by an aged Negro wearing a blue silk loincloth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coming toward them was a row of Spanish horsemen, with long lances and silver-trimmed saddles, their mounts prancing deferentially behind a slow-moving cluster of men, all attired in the latest Seville finery.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Edmond Calvert, madam, your servant."