used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
(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 When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
AndalusianadjectiveUS /ˌændəˈluːʃən/
in or relating to Andalusia
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
Burgos
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From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
Camarera
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From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
not accessible to view
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
curtesy
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From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
put on clothes
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
not accessible to view
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
the state of being honored
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
the sound of laughing
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
Louise
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From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
Marie
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From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
come together
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
not divisible by two
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
odderadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdər/
comparative of “odd” — not divisible by two
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
and nothing more
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
a strong line
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
not in physical motion
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
under normal conditions
From this reading The reins were usually of silk or rope, and each pair was harnessed at a great distance from the next, the coachman riding on one of the first two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Odd as her own dress seemed, that of the old Camarera Mayor and the mistress of the maids of honour was odder still.
be dressed in
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
at the time that
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
which person or people
From this reading When they went out of doors large hats concealed their faces, and in this guise they rode on mules after their mistress, who was mounted on a beautiful Andalusian mare; As she travelled to Burgos, near which the king was to meet her, Marie Louise noticed with surprise that all the carriages were drawn by six mules, but they were so big and strong that they could gallop as fast as any horse.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'In summer her Majesty the Queen of Spain will wear only seven petticoats,' replied the duchess, dropping a low curtesy; and Marie Louise gave a little laugh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They were both widows, and wore loose, shapeless black garments, with every scrap of hair hidden away.
