used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
in addition
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
banquetingnoun
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
d'Argent
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From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
intense or sharp
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
an established custom
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
HOLLYnounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
the state of being honored
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
Hugh
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From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
MISTLETOEnounUS /ˈmɪsəltoʊ/
American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
Nun'snounUS /nʌnz/
possessive form of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
Prioressnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
a particular situation
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A white cloak, also richly embroidered with silver, hung from his shoulders; white silk hose set off the shapely length of his limbs.
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 Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
term of address for a man
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
small-sword
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From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
sojourns
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From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
supped
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From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
Symon
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From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Bishop and the Knight supped together, with much stately ceremony, in the great banqueting hall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
a Caucasian
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
Whytstone
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From this reading It was upon the second day after the Bishop's conversation with the Prioress in the Convent at Whytstone; the evening of the Nun's Play Day, granted in honour of his visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE Symon, Bishop of Worcester, had bidden Sir Hugh d'Argent to sup with him at the Palace.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Knowing the Bishop's love of the beautiful, and his habit of being punctilious in matters of array and deportment, acquired no doubt during his lengthy sojourns in France and Italy, the Knight had donned his finest court suit--white satin, embroidered with silver; jewelled collar, belt, and shoes; a small-sword of exquisite workmanship at his side.
