used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
in the past
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
Alessandria
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From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
Bellarion
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From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
breastplatenounUS /ˈbrestpleɪt/
armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
Casalbagliano
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From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
Cigliano
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From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
located inward
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
the act of departing
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
meditated
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From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
not any; not one
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
noontidenoun
the middle of the day
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
not divisible by two
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
SavingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
Stoffel
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From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
torridadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
turbulencenounUS /ˈtɜːrbjələns/
unstable flow of a liquid or gas
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The besieged city seemed to sleep in the breathless heat of the low-lying lands upon which it had been reared.
VICTUALLERS
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From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VICTUALLERS In the torrid heat of the following noontide, Bellarion rode alone to visit Stoffel at Casalbagliano.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Saving an occasional flash of steel from the weapon or breastplate of some sentinel on the battlements, there was no sign of a life which starvation must by now have reduced to the lowest ebb.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not go round by the lines, but straight across country, which brought him past the inner posts of surveillance and as close under the red walls of Alessandria as it was safe to go.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading As Bellarion rode he meditated upon the odd course of unpremeditated turbulence which he had run since leaving the seclusion of Cigliano a year ago.
