aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading And after an instant Crespin advanced and saluted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after an instant Crespin advanced and saluted.
(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 He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And after an instant Crespin advanced and saluted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
Crespin
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From this reading And after an instant Crespin advanced and saluted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Does Your Highness speak English?”
drippedverbUS /drɪpt/
inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “Does Your Highness speak English?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
glutverbUS /ɡlʌt/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “Does Your Highness speak English?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And after an instant Crespin advanced and saluted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
noncommittaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːnkəˈmɪtəl/
refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
approval to do something
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
Rajanoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
on the contrary
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
sacrificialadjectiveUS /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/
used in or connected with a sacrifice
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading And after an instant Crespin advanced and saluted.
satinsnounUS /ˈsætənz/
plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
express in speech
From this reading “Does Your Highness speak English?”
not in physical motion
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Eastern inclined his head—did it so slightly that it accorded permission rather than returned or gave salutation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
Traherne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The Raja waited, cool, courteous and quite noncommittal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was dignified, and he was not ridiculous, Traherne thought, for all his satins and silks and glut of hanging jewels, as he stood there in front of his temple where the goats’ heads still dripped sacrificial red, and his people about him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Does Your Highness speak English?”
