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 Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

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From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

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 Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

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From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

coins made of gold

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

plural of “housing” — structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

march in a procession

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian 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 Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

in a striking manner

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Her complexion was fair and pale, and contrasted strikingly with her jetty brows and magnificent black eyes, of oriental size, tenderness, and lustre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

a resident of Venice

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

precisely as stated

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

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

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

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

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

during the time that

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

a Caucasian

From this reading Her dark and luxuriant tresses were confined by a cap of black velvet faced with white satin, and ornamented with pearls.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Her gown was of white satin worked with gold, and had long open pendent sleeves, while from her slender and marble neck hung a cordeliere--a species of necklace imitated from the cord worn by Franciscan friars, and formed of crimson silk twisted with threads of Venetian gold..

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young dame in question was about seventeen; her face was oval in form, with features of the utmost delicacy and regularity.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Behind them came a chariot covered with cloth of silver, and drawn, like the first, by four horses in rich housings, containing two very beautiful damsels, one of whom attracted so much of the attention of the youthful nobles, that it was with difficulty they could preserve due order of march.