Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

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

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading Blame--the Forsaken one or the Forsakers?

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

lacking funds

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

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From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

for the most part

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

construct, build, or erect

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

past form of “exile” — expel from a country

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Blame--the Forsaken one or the Forsakers?

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From this reading Blame--the Forsaken one or the Forsakers?

a person of French nationality

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

an old form of “has”

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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 Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

a member of a legation

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

for more time

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

something that is lost

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

march in a procession

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

not any; not one

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Blame--the Forsaken one or the Forsakers?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Blame--the Forsaken one or the Forsakers?

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

above and across; more than

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

king of the Franks and father of Charlemagne who defended papal interests and founded the Carolingian dynasty in 751 (714-768)

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

possessing sweep

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

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

From this reading Blame--the Forsaken one or the Forsakers?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

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

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

precisely as stated

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

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

From this reading A long but barbarous array it was; made up chiefly of foreign hirelings; nor did the procession resemble the return of exiled citizens, but the march of invading foes.

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

From this reading The Cardinal Legate at the head; the old Colonna (no longer haughty and erect, but bowed, and broken-hearted at the loss of his sons) at his right hand;--the sleek smile of Luca Savelli--the black frown of Rinaldo Orsini, were seen close behind.

which person or people

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Cheerfully broke the winter sun over the streets of Rome, as the army of the Barons swept along them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

an established custom

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “My Lord Colonna,” said the Cardinal Legate, a small withered man, by birth a Frenchman, and full of the bitterest prejudices against the Romans, who had in a former mission very ill received him, as was their wont with foreign ecclesiastics; “this Pepin, whom Montreal has deputed at your orders, hath done us indeed good service.”