used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a beautiful morning this is!" said Guillen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "What a beautiful morning this is!" said Guillen.
next to; at the side of
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
BURGOS
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From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
Guillen
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From this reading They were Guillen of the Standard and Martin Vengador.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
how
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From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a beautiful morning this is!" said Guillen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
conformity or harmony
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading They were Guillen of the Standard and Martin Vengador.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a beautiful morning this is!" said Guillen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
for a short time
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading They were Guillen of the Standard and Martin Vengador.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Guillen of the Standard and Martin Vengador.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What a beautiful morning this is!" said Guillen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
Vengador
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From this reading They were Guillen of the Standard and Martin Vengador.
VIVAR
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From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a beautiful morning this is!" said Guillen.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
which person or people
From this reading "We, who have passed our lives in the country, smother in cities.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied his companion; "and how pleasant it is to breathe the air of the fields when the sun is rising."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FROM BURGOS TO VIVAR One morning in summer, shortly after sunrise, two cavaliers set out from Burgos in the direction of Vivar; both were young and graceful, and rode on, conversing in an animated and pleasant tone, keeping their steeds beside each other.
