used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask 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 First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
chancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
flower-de-luces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
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 After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
coins made of gold
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
death of a person
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
habitedadjective
dressed in a habit
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
manteletnoun
portable bulletproof shelter
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
murrey-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
paned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
russet-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
sarcenetnoun
a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading He carried a small black rod, the ensign of his office, surmounted with the lion of England in silver.
surplicenoun
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Then came the chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Garter was followed by the register, a grave personage, in a black gown, with a surplice over it, covered by a mantelet of furs.
a Caucasian
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
which person or people
From this reading After the Black Rod came the Garter, habited in a gown of crimson satin, paned and emblazoned like that of the officer who preceded him, hearing a white crown with a sceptre upon it, and having a gilt crown in lieu of a cap upon his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First walked the Black Rod, clothed in a russet-coloured mantle, faced with alternate panes of blue and red, emblazoned with flower-de-luces of gold and crowned lions.
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 chancellor of the Order, in his robe of murrey-coloured velvet lined with sarcenet, with a badge on the shoulder consisting of a gold rose, enclosed in a garter wrought with pearls of damask gold.
