used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
(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 What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
black-velvet
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From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
Cobham
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From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
esquires
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From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
coins made of gold
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
how
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From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
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From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
Lavenham
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From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
the force of workers available
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
saith
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From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
term of address for a man
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
the season of growth
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
Suffolk
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From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The gallant appearance and brave array of the Suffolk esquires hath drawn from her highness sundry marks of her approval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in Norfolk, what great sums of money have been spent!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
Tregony
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From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading I warrant you a more comely troop and a nobler sight should not often be seen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
ween
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From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
white-velvet
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From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
William
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From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
a late time of life
From this reading What think you, my Lady Tregony, of two hundred bachelors, all gaily clad in white-velvet coats, and those of graver years in black-velvet coats and fair gold chains, with fifteen hundred men all mounted on horseback, and Sir William le Spring of Lavenham at their head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, ladies," exclaimed Mr. Cobham--pleased, I ween, to see how eagerly we looked for his news--"I promise you the eastern counties do exhibit their loyalty in a very commendable fashion, and so report saith her majesty doth think.
