used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
Assheton
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From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
caparisonedadjective
clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/
sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
cortegenounUS /kɔːrˈteʒ/
a funeral procession
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
the act of departing
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
Hal
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From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
javelin-men
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From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
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 Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
NabsverbUS /næbz/
third-person singular of “nab” — tag the base runner to get him out
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
resounded
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From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
tabards
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From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading To doleful tolling of bells--to solemn music--to plaintive hymn chanted by monks--to roll of muffled drum at intervals--the sad cortege set forth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Loud cries from the bystanders marked its departure, and some of them followed it, but many turned away, unable to endure the sight of horror about to ensue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was preceded by four javelin-men, and followed by two heralds in their tabards.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
which person or people
From this reading Amongst those who went on was Hal o' Nabs, but he took care to keep out of the way of the guard, though he was little likely to be recognised, owing to his disguise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this moment the blast of a trumpet resounded from the gateway, and the Earl of Derby, with the sheriff on his right hand, and Assheton on the left, and mounted on a richly caparisoned charger, rode forth.
