used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
BendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
coal-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
the organ of sight
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His handsome face was ghastly pale.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His handsome face was ghastly pale.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His handsome face was ghastly pale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His handsome face was ghastly pale.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
rivalling
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From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
put a saddle on
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
in the near future
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
move hurridly
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
TingverbUS /tɪŋ/
cause to make a ting
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All gave way as they met the furious glance of his eye.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The long black locks of the rider waved in the air, as well as the thick black mane which formed the crest of his helmet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bending forwards, he urged his foaming horse to greater speed, and as he reached the southern entrance to the Ting, sprang from his saddle with a clash.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading For the quick trampling of approaching horses and the jingling of armour was heard in the wood, and soon a little group of horsemen appeared issuing from under the trees, and far in front galloped a man on a coal-black charger, which sped on as if rivalling the rushing of the wind.
