Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

in bodily form

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

gotten under control

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

having lost your job

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

be greater in significance than

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

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

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

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

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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 "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

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

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

not one, and not any

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

and nothing more

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

in other respects or ways

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

a senior clergyman and dignitary

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

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

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

try to get or reach

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

that is looked for

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

a loose outer coat usually of rich material

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

a low stool in the shape of a drum

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

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

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

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

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

at the time that

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

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

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

during the time that

From this reading While, preparatory to the banquet, Edward, as was then the daily classic custom, relaxed his fatigues, mental or bodily, in the hospitable bath, the archbishop sought the closet of the earl.

which person or people

From this reading "I know of none," answered the earl, who having doffed his armour, and dismissed his squires, leaned thoughtfully against the wall, dressed for the banquet, with the exception of the short surcoat, which lay glittering on the tabouret.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading WEDDED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE--THE EARL AND THE PRELATE--THE PRELATE AND THE KING--SCHEMES--WILES--AND THE BIRTH OF A DARK THOUGHT DESTINED TO ECLIPSE A SUN.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

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

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Brother," said he, throwing himself with some petulance into the only chair the room, otherwise splendid, contained, "when you left me to seek Edward in the camp of Anthony Woodville, what was the understanding between us?"