Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

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

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

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From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

immediately past

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Rallywood rode slowly down the shoulder of the mountain spur.

completely unclothed

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading UNDER THE PINES.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Rallywood rode slowly down the shoulder of the mountain spur.

the outline of objects seen against the sky

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Rallywood rode slowly down the shoulder of the mountain spur.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Rallywood rode slowly down the shoulder of the mountain spur.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

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

From this reading UNDER THE PINES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Under the gray light of the afternoon the limitless swamps stretching to the skyline looked cold and naked under their drifted snow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER THE PINES.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rallywood rode out under the gate of the Castle of Sagan as the last trooper clattered down the rocky roadway in the rear of the Duke's carriage, for upon the arrival of the squadron from Revonde he had received orders to remain behind, the search for Colendorp having so far proved unsuccessful.

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

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was a day that would be dark an hour before its time.