used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
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 folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
broad-waisted
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From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
drummedverbUS /drʌmd/
inflected form of “drum” — make a rhythmic sound
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
gaped
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From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
a quick look
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
haunches
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From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
high-prowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
HoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
inviolateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/
(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
mailedadjectiveUS /meɪld/
wearing protective mail
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
and nothing more
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
SeamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
the season of growth
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
possessing sweep
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back.
precisely as stated
From this reading He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier.
wharfsnounUS /wɔːrfs/
plural of “wharf” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Believe green buds awaken in the spring, That autumn paints the leaves with somber fire; Believe I held my heart inviolate To lavish on one man my hot desire._ Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind.
