used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
(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 All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
(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 All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
coifnounUS /kwɑːf/
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
corsagenounUS /kɔːrˈsɑːʒ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
coyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
communicated in words
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
in a free manner
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
gluedadjectiveUS /ɡluːd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
gorgerette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
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 She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
Nominoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
Nominoe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
nuptialadjectiveUS /ˈnʌptʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
pulsations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
RED-COATS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RED-COATS.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
make square
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED-COATS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
Tina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
the topmost one of two
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
virginaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənəl/
characteristic of a virgin or virginity
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
well-shaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
wended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
belonging to which person
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
