used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
bayingverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
cause to be bored
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
the act of breaking something
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
make calm or still
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
Clayton
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From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He frowned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
Justin
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From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
done under pressure
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
SIBYLnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Clayton followed more slowly, and looked across the valley from his doorway.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading SIBYL One day there came, across the level lands, a wave of horsemen and hounds in a rabbit hunt, the baying of the dogs breaking sharply on the peaceful calm of the valley.
at the time that
From this reading Justin rushed from the house when he heard the clamor.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The flutter of skirts told him that some of the saddles bore women.
