used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
AltarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
Bellemante
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From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
ChariotsnounUS /ˈtʃeriəts/
plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
Charmante
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From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
Cinthio
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From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
Doct
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From this reading _Doct_.
dress'd
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From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
one or the other of two
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
Elaria
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From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
a quad with a square body
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
HarlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
HelmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
HymenealnounUS /ˌhɪməˈniːəl/
a wedding hymn
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
marry'd
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From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
MockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
others
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From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
PriestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
ScarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading _Scar_.
ScaramouchnounUS /ˈskærəmaʊtʃ/
a stock character in commedia dell'arte depicted as a boastful coward
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
SingersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus low I kneel, in thanks for this great Blessing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
a Caucasian
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading [Cinthio _takes_ Elaria _by the Hand_; Charmante, Bellemante; _two of the Singers in white being Priests, they lead ‘em to the Altar, the whole Company dividing on either side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Where, while a Hymeneal Song is sung, the Priest joins their Hands: The Song ended, and they marry’d, they come forth; but before they come forward, two Chariots descend one on one side above, and the other on the other side; in which is_ Harlequin _dress’d like a Mock Hero, with others; and_ Scaramouch _in the other, dress’d so in Helmets_.
