used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
BowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
DukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
communicated in words
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
GarternounUS /ˈɡɑːrtər/
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
girded
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From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
a state of high honor
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
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 In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
let have
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
the state of being honored
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
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 Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
knight-elect
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From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
newly-elected
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From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile the garter was girded on the leg of the newly-elected knight, and buckled by the Duke of Suffolk.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
in the near future
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
Rochford
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From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
Suffolk
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From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The intelligence being communicated to the king, he ordered the Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk to bring him into his presence.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The injunction was obeyed, and the knight-elect presently made his appearance, the Garter marching before him to the king.
be dressed in
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
whereof
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From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
which person or people
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Bowing reverently to the sovereign, Rochford, in a brief speech, expressed his gratitude for the signal honour conferred upon him, and at its close set his left foot upon a gilt stool, placed for him by the Garter, who pronounced the following admonition:--“My good lord, the loving company of the Order of the Garter have received you as their brother and fellow.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading In token whereof, they give you this garter, which God grant you may receive and wear from henceforth to His praise and glory, and to the exaltation and honour of the noble Order and yourself.”
