used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The Devil then advanced to Faustus, and said to him, in the presence of the host:
alighted
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From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
(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 On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
caparisonedadjective
clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
FaustusnounUS /ˈfɔːstəs/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
how
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From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Devil then advanced to Faustus, and said to him, in the presence of the host:
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
LeviathannounUS /ləˈvaɪəθən/
the largest or most massive thing of its kind
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
lukewarmnessnoun
a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
engage in
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Devil then advanced to Faustus, and said to him, in the presence of the host:
unusual or striking
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
reverentialadjectiveUS /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/
feeling or manifesting veneration
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Devil then advanced to Faustus, and said to him, in the presence of the host:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
sojourned
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From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Devil then advanced to Faustus, and said to him, in the presence of the host:
in or at that place or location
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The host replied by a reverential bow, and ushered him into the house.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He alighted from his richly caparisoned steed, and asked the host whether the famous Faustus sojourned there?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following morning the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your renown, your great talents, and, above all, your mighty invention, have induced me to make a wide circuit in my journey in order to become acquainted with so remarkable a man, whom the world, in spite of its lukewarmness, knows how to value.
