Chapter VII

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

later than; following

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

(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 music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

given as a task

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

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

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

any thing at all

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

move towards

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

only a very short time before

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

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

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

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From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

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

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

plural of “brazier” — large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

the act of burning something

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

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

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

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

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

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

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

put or send forth

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

unvarying in nature

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

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

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

brought together in one place

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

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

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

plural of “jester” — a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

a particular point in time

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

not any; not one

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

an event that repeats

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

rousing or quickening activity or the senses

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

someone who prays to God

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

carry out

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly, however, the music stopped--all sounds of conversation ceased as if by magic--and all present appeared to take up their allotted positions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

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From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

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

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

up to a particular time

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very low bent the assemblage at his approach to the throne, and no sooner was he seated than the smell of incense, cast on braziers full of burning charcoal in the corners of the room, arose, in clouds of smoke that had a most stimulating, instead of an oppressive, feeling upon me.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

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

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

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

From this reading The next moment there entered two ecclesiastics in scarlet cassocks and cottas, carrying their birettas in their hands, whilst close behind there came a thin, white-faced cardinal, clad in the purple of the Roman Church, with the traditional skull cap at the back of his head.

which person or people

From this reading I felt so bright, so strong so elastic that I could run, jump, anything, and I could barely contain myself as supplicant after supplicant entered the throne-room, and besought, in Spanish, some favour from the cardinal, who, I gathered, from the constant repetition of the phrase, could be no less a dignitary than the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The music now became more jubilant as other figures loomed up in the doorway--figures of courtiers, jesters, ecclesiastics--until at length the apartment was almost filled with people, all conversing eagerly in that melodious Spanish tongue which I recognised but could not follow, although my knowledge of Latin was really profound enough to qualify me for a priest.