used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
(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 Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading CAPTAIN TOM MITCHELL, THE AVENGER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN TOM MITCHELL, THE AVENGER.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
deputations
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From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
DewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
ten 10s
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
InvitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
MITCHELLnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading CAPTAIN TOM MITCHELL, THE AVENGER.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
Numank-Charake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
rancheros
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From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
carry out
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN TOM MITCHELL, THE AVENGER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
male cat
From this reading CAPTAIN TOM MITCHELL, THE AVENGER.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some hours later a new troop appeared on the verge of the plain; it was very numerous, three hundred men at least, in the picturesque costume of Mexican rancheros, all armed to the teeth, and admirably mounted.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading At least five hundred strange warriors had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Invitations had been sent in all directions, and, two days before the ceremony was to take place, numerous deputations from all the tribes were collected around, and were received with the splendid hospitality essential in such a case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The marriage of Evening Dew with Numank-Charake was to be celebrated with unusual splendour.
