used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
Assignations
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From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
see with attention
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
traveling across
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
flotillas
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From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
IncognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
incognitos
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From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
LimanounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
Odonoun
French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
and nothing more
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
plaitedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
tappanoun
the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus
From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
tower-shadowed
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From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the third day, however, there was noticed a mysterious figure, like the inscrutable incognitos sometimes encountered, crossing the tower-shadowed Plaza of Assignations at Lima.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it were needless to detail our various interviews, or relate in what manifold ways, the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us.
belonging to which person
From this reading An Incognito For the rest of that day, and several that followed, we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord.
wimpled
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From this reading It was enveloped in a dark robe of tappa, so drawn and plaited about the limbs; and with one hand, so wimpled about the face, as only to expose a solitary eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts.
