used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
(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 "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
Fonseca
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From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
GenoesenounUS /ˈdʒenoʊs/
a native or resident of Genoa
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
lackeysnounUS /ˈlækiz/
plural of “lackey” — a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
not any; not one
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No man cared less for display than he did, personally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But the head of the Genoese navigator had not been turned by his honors.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
except if; if not
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew very well, however, that unless he maintained his own dignity the rabble under his command might be emboldened to cut his throat, seize the ships and become pirates.
at the time that
From this reading "A retinue of servants indeed!" observed Fonseca, the bishop, when the door had closed upon the Admiral of the Indies.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Since all enlisted in the expedition are at his service, why does he demand lackeys?"
