used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
on or to one side
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He was venerable, rich, and much given to charity.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
coffersnounUS /ˈkɑːfərz/
plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was venerable, rich, and much given to charity.
coins made of gold
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
goldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
GORLOIS
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From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
the state of being honored
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
infirmarynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
loungers
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From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
march in a procession
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was venerable, rich, and much given to charity.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
not any; not one
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
noble'snounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
possessive form of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
Radamanth
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From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He was venerable, rich, and much given to charity.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
make square
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading He was venerable, rich, and much given to charity.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His coffers were often open to infirmary and church; his house near the market square was as richly furnished as any noble's, and he gave good dinners.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading GORLOIS I Radamanth the goldsmith was held in no little honour and esteem by the townsfolk of Winchester.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Even the market women and the tavern loungers stood aside for him in the street as he made his stately march in black robe and chain of gold.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was a man possessed of those outward virtues so well suited to commend a character to the favour of the world.
