Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

later than; following

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

(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 "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "How are the men quartered, Johann?"

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading "Drink; dice; run after the maids!" said the noble, gazing thoughtfully downward.

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

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

take in liquids

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Drink; dice; run after the maids!" said the noble, gazing thoughtfully downward.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading "How are the men quartered, Johann?"

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading "How are the men quartered, Johann?"

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

the force of workers available

From this reading "How are the men quartered, Johann?"

plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Drink; dice; run after the maids!" said the noble, gazing thoughtfully downward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

in other respects or ways

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a quantity that is more than what is appropriate

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

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

From this reading "How are the men quartered, Johann?"

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Drink; dice; run after the maids!" said the noble, gazing thoughtfully downward.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "With all the creature comforts, my Lord," answered the soldier.

having a supporting base

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a moving crowd

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "Drink; dice; run after the maids!" said the noble, gazing thoughtfully downward.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

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

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.

(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

From this reading "The king hath dressed them like popinjays; they drink overmuch, dice, and run after the maids, but otherwise are well-behaved."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A BRIEF TRUCE "Turn out these torch-bearers, human candlesticks, and _valets de chambre_, and I'll get me to bed," commanded the duke, standing in the center of his room, and the trooper with the fierce red mustaches waved a swarm of pages, cup-bearers and attendants from the door and closed it.