Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

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From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

a woman chaperon

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

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From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils--not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then came the Countess Trifaldi herself, led by her squire Trifaldin of the White Beard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The train, or tail, was divided into three separate portions, and supported by three pages, and spread out, making a regular mathematical figure with three angles; whence it was conjectured she obtained the name of Trifaldi, or Three-skirts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.

a Caucasian

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Of the account given by the afflicted Duenna of her misfortunes._ The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She was clad in a robe, which, had it been napped, each grain would have been of the size of a good ronceval-pea.