AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
Diligengasse
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From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
HeinznounUS /haɪnz/
United States industrialist who manufactured and sold processed foods (1844-1919)
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
helmetedadjectiveUS /ˈhelmətɪd/
equipped with or wearing a helmet
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
Schorlin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A cool breeze blew from the northeast through the damp, heavy air.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fury of the tempest had ceased, but the sky was still obscured by clouds.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Heinz Schorlin was coming from the fortress, and after crossing the Diligengasse went directly towards his lodgings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A throng of men, women, and children, whispering eagerly together, accompanied him.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading His coat of mail, spurs, and helmeted head were accoutrements for the saddle, yet he was on foot.
