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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
All
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
arms
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
balancenounUS /ˈbalance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
bearing
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
belt
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
betrayed
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
better
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
black
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
bosom
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
Breton
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
brim
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
broad
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
calves
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
charming
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
cloth
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
coif
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
corsage
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
costume
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
countenance
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
coy
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
cut
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
descendednounUS /ˈdescended/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
displaying
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
embroidered
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
encircled
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
enhanced
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
expressed
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
floating
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
framed
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
freely
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
fresh
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
friends
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
glued
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
gorgerette
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
green
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
grey
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
hat
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
held
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
horse
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
hose
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
keep
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
knees
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
linen
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
matched
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
Nominoe
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
Nominoe's
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
nuptial
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From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
procession
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From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
pulsations
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
RED-COATS
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From this reading THE RED-COATS.
ribbons
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
rosy
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
round
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
scarlet
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
seeing
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
serge
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
sides
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
slowly
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From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
square
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
stockings
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
strong
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
surmounted
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
sweet
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED-COATS.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
thread
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
Tina
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
upper
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
vest
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
view
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From this reading All thought to themselves, and freely expressed the view to their friends, that a better matched couple could not be.
virginal
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
virile
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
waist
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
waistcoat
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
way
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From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
well-shaped
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
wended
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From this reading The nuptial procession wended its way slowly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
white
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
wide
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From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was sweet and charming, and he of a virile bearing which was enhanced by his Breton costume--round hat with wide brim; long black waistcoat and upper vest; wide, white, floating hose that descended to the knees and were held around the waist by a broad belt of scarlet serge; and grey cloth stockings, displaying Nominoe's well-shaped calves, which were glued to the sides of his strong grey horse.
wore
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From this reading Tina, whose fresh and rosy countenance was framed in her coif surmounted with her nuptial ribbons, wore a corsage of green cloth embroidered with white thread and cut square over her linen gorgerette which betrayed the coy pulsations of her virginal bosom, seeing that, in order to keep her balance, one of her arms encircled Nominoe.
