used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
alighted
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From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
DashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
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 If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
milk-whiteadjective
of a white the color of fresh milk
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
the middle of the day
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
PICCOLOMINI
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From this reading PICCOLOMINI.
ProprietarynounUS /prəˈpraɪəteri/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
that's
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From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
up to a particular time
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
watchwordnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃwɜːrd/
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the following day, the council, consisting of some four or five gentlemen, were assembled at the Proprietary Mansion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dash and through with it--that's the better watchword, Then after, come what may come.
which person or people
From this reading About noon their number was rendered complete, by the arrival of Colonel George Talbot, who, mounted on a spirited, milk-white steed that smoked with the hot vigour of his motion, dashed through the gate and alighted at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If we should wait till you, in solemn council With due deliberation had selected The smallest out of four and twenty evils, 'I faith we should wait long.
