used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
Felix
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From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
made afraid
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
Fuerst
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From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
the act of departing
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
ten 10s
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
Joan
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From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
Joan's
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From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
Michaelstrasse
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From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
MUTTERINGSnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋz/
plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
information about recent and important events
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
Poluski's
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From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
put a saddle on
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
that is looked for
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
not in physical motion
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
stoppagenounUS /ˈstɑːpɪdʒ/
the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Joan was startled back into consciousness by the sudden stoppage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
the topmost one of two
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading An officer, galloping at the head of a detachment of cavalry, sought news of the King, and an escorted vehicle coming from the upper end of Fuerst Michaelstrasse promised developments.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is he saying?" she asked Felix, turning her frightened eyes from the urbane personage on horseback to Poluski's intent face.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The excited babble going on without was incomprehensible and therefore alarming, nor did the polite assurances of the officer, as he bent in the saddle and peered in at the window while he aired his best French, serve to still this fresh tumult in her veins.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Before Joan's carriage had traveled a hundred yards it was halted by a loud command.
