used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
body-servants
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From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
chaplainsnounUS /ˈtʃæplənz/
plural of “chaplain” — a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
well in the past; former
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
put on clothes
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
FerraranounUS /fərˈɑːrə/
a city in northern Italy
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
footmen
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From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
infidelium
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
Kerasund
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From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
laymannounUS /ˈleɪmən/
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
LegatenounUS /ˈleɡət/
a member of a legation
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
liveries
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From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
NuncionounUS /ˈnʌnsioʊ/
(Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
and nothing more
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
papaladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəl/
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
partibus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
salutations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A dozen papal troopers commanded by a sergeant brought up the rear.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The second coach was occupied by his chaplains, and a third by his body-servants; in his own he took only his secretary; each vehicle carried a part of his voluminous luggage.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After the coaches rode the footmen, mounted on all sorts of beasts, such as could be had, but wearing good liveries and all well armed.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The Nuncio departed amidst a tremendous clatter of hoofs and rumbling of wheels, after being accompanied to his coach by the Legate of Ferrara himself.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The wizened little Legate bowed to the ground as the noisy procession started, for though he wore a clerical dress he was only a layman, and the Nuncio was Archbishop of Kerasund, 'in partibus infidelium,' and returned the Governor's salutations with a magnificent benediction from the window of his coach.
