Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

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From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

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

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

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

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

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

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

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 Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

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

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

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

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

the item at the end

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

plural of “mantle” — the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

the head of a city government

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

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

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

above and across; more than

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

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

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading A slight pause ensued, and the chief officers of the Garter made their appearance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

closely encircling

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

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

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came the sheriff of the county and his attendants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.

being six more than twenty

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mayor was followed by a company of the town guard, with partisans over the shoulders.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Next followed the twenty-six alms-knights (for such was their number), walking two and two, and wearing red mantles, with a scutcheon of Saint George on the shoulder, but without the garter surrounding it.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Then came the thirteen petty canons, in murrey-coloured gowns, with the arms of Saint George wrought in a roundel on the shoulder; then the twelve canons, similarly attired; and lastly the dean of the college, in his cope.