used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
put or send forth
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
cloth-of-silver
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From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
deliverest
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From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
descried
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From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
gosshawk
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From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
hawkingnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪŋ/
English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
the state of being honored
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
how
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From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
HuntressnounUS /ˈhʌntrɪs/
a woman hunter
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
lardverbUS /lɑːrd/
prepare or cook with lard
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
go away from a place
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
palfreynounUS /ˈpælfri/
especially a light saddle horse for a woman
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
Quixote
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From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
put a saddle on
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
Sancho
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From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
carry out
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
express in words
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading But take special care, Sancho, how thou deliverest thy message; and be sure not to lard my compliments with any of thy proverbs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
create by training and teaching
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Calling to his squire, "Sancho," cried he, "run and tell that lady on the palfrey that I, the Knight of the Lions, humbly salute her highness; and that if she pleases to give me leave, I should be proud to have the honour of waiting on her, and kissing her fair hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She rode with a gosshawk on her left hand, by which Don Quixote judged her to be of quality, and mistress of the train that attended; as, indeed, she was.
a Caucasian
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading _What happened to Don Quixote with the fair Huntress._ It happened that the next day about sunset, as they were coming out of the wood, Don Quixote cast his eyes on a verdant meadow, and at the farther end of it descried a company, whom, upon a nearer view, he judged to be persons of quality taking the diversion of hawking.
but in spite of that
From this reading Approaching nearer yet, he observed among them a fine lady, upon a white steed in green trappings, and a saddle of cloth-of-silver.
