Chapter XVIII · The Knight-Errant

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

anew

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "From the Council?" he asked, as he brought his horse long-side his brother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

having the head uncovered

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

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From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

for a short time

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "From the Council?" he asked, as he brought his horse long-side his brother.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

under normal conditions

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading "From the Council?" he asked, as he brought his horse long-side his brother.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

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From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

coins made of gold

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

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

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

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

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

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

From this reading "From the Council?" he asked, as he brought his horse long-side his brother.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

the capital of the Bahamas

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

very recently

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

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

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

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

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

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

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The Prince reined up his wet and steaming horse and waited for the Count, who bared his head to the rain at sight of his brother.

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

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

which person or people

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

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

From this reading William recognized the persons and voices of several—Brederode, Hoogstraaten, Culemburg, Nicolas de Hammes, commonly called Golden Fleece, and his own brother Louis, who was newly come to Brussels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," said William briefly, and neither spoke again as, bending before the weather, they made their way to the Nassau palace.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading AS the Prince of Orange returned to his palace he passed a mansion which defied the stormy night with light and music, and from the great doors, which emitted rays of rose and gold on to the bitter rain, a band of young cavaliers came forth, mounted, and turned their several ways, with joyous farewells to each other.