used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
how long something has existed
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
(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 The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
in addition
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
gotten under control
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
descried
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From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
disenchantverb
free from enchantment
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
put on clothes
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
DulcineanounUS /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/
a woman who is a man's sweetheart
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
dunnounUS /dʌn/
horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
how
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From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a message received and understood
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
set afire or burning
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
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 Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
for more time
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
penitents
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From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
Quixote
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From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
possessing material wealth
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
spangles
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From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
two times
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Close by her was a figure, clad in a long gown, like that of a magistrate, reaching down to its feet, and its head covered with a black veil.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a high throne erected at the farther end, on which sat a nymph arrayed in cloth of silver, with many golden spangles glittering all about her, which made her dress, though not rich, appear very glorious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carriage was twice or thrice longer than any of the former, twelve other penitents being placed at the top and sides, all in white, and bearing likewise each a lighted torch, which made a dazzling and surprising appearance.
at the time that
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
Wherein
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From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _Wherein is contained the information given to Don Quixote how to disenchant Dulcinea; with other wonderful passages._ When the pleasant music drew near, there appeared a stately triumphal chariot, drawn by six dun mules, covered with white, upon each of which sat a penitent, clad also in white, and holding a great lighted torch in his hand.
a late time of life
From this reading Her face was covered with transparent gauze, through the flowing folds of which might be descried a most beautiful face; and, by the great light which the torches gave, it was easy to discern that, as she was not less than seventeen years of age, neither could she be thought above twenty.
