used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
bloatedverbUS /ˈbloʊtɪd/
past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
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 Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
command with authority
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
engrained
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From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
a man of refinement
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
macenounUS /meɪs/
(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
not any; not one
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
a human being
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
put a saddle on
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
sergeant-of-arms
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From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
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 Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then came a sergeant-of-arms bearing a great mace of silver, and two gentlemen carrying each a pillar of silver.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
communicated in words
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His large person was arrayed in robes of the finest crimson satin engrained, and a silk cap of the same colour contrasted by its brightness with the pale purple tint of his sullen, morose, and bloated features.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
at the time that
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
Wolsey
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From this reading Next rode a gentleman carrying the cardinal's hat, and after him came Wolsey himself, mounted on a mule trapped in crimson velvet, with a saddle covered with the same stuff, and gilt stirrups.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cardinal took no notice of the clamour around him, but now and then, when an expression of dislike was uttered against him, for he had already begun to be unpopular with the people, he would raise his eyes and direct a withering glance at the hardy speaker.
but in spite of that
From this reading But these expressions were few, for, though tottering, Wolsey was yet too formidable to be insulted with impunity.
