Chapter VIII

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

(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 When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

being joined in close association

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

next to; at the side of

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

a citizen of an English borough

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

clothing in general

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

having a dark color

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

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

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

coins made of gold

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

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

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

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

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

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

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

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

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His black hat and mantle lay on a chair close by.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

under normal conditions

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

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

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

the upper part of anything

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

be dressed in

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

male sheep especially a castrated one

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.

at the time that

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

which person or people

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading When this man spoke the others listened to him with marked deference, and Laurence van Rycke stood all the time beside his chair and served him with wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

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From this reading THE REBELS I At this same hour in the small withdrawing-room which adjoined the dining-hall in Messire van Rycke’s house, five men were sitting round the gate-legged table in the centre of the room.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading At the top of the table sat Clémence van Rycke, in a tall chair covered with crimson velvet; opposite to her sat a man who was dressed in rough clothes of dark-coloured buffle, and whose ruff was of plain, coarse linen; he wore a leather belt to which was fastened a heavy wallet, and high, tough boots that reached above his knee.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading In fact, his clothes--more than ordinarily sombre and plain--were such as the serving man of a poor burgher might wear; nevertheless this man had round his neck a crimson ribbon to which was attached a gold pendant in the shape of a dead wether--which is the badge worn by the Knights of the Golden Fleece.