used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
AGNES
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From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
(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 MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
arm-chair
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From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
baileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
black-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
blithest
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From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
BreakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
give encouragement to
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
drinking-horns
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From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
fire-dogs
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From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
Free-baron
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From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
frescos
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From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
glisternoun
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
coins made of gold
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
ten 10s
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
and nothing more
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
loopholesnounUS /ˈluːphoʊlz/
plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
a female domestic
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
the force of workers available
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
scrollsnounUS /skroʊlz/
plural of “scroll” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
suzerain's
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From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
sword-play
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From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The polished oak of the ceiling, the green and crimson scrolls of the frescos, the sheen of the long black benches, the glister of the gold and silver drinking-horns, the brightness of the pictured tapestries,--all these joined in a scene of barbaric splendour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
Ulrich
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From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
wall-sockets
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From this reading On the brass fire-dogs in the cavernous chimney tall flames leaped from the snapping logs; in their wall-sockets the red torches shook at every gust from the open loopholes.
Wartburg
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From this reading MAID AGNES Good cheer at the gate, more cheer in the bailey, in the great hall of the Wartburg the blithest cheer of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the dais, under the arched recess, Ulrich, “Free-baron by the Grace of God,” and master of an hundred men, sprawled half his length in his arm-chair, banged his great scabbard on the floor, and swore that he was in just the mood to fight My Lord the Emperor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
which person or people
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Michael the Breaker, the black-haired giant who sat on the lower stool at his suzerain’s side, capped the oath by wishing the King of France and the Holy Father at Rome were foes too, just for furnishing merry sword-play.
