used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
at or in the front
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
a youthful male person
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
burnousnoun
a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
not accessible to view
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
the first light of day
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
the organ of sight
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
Geradine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
haicknoun
an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
only a very short time before
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
not accessible to view
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
Hosein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
Marny
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From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
a particular point in time
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Only with him near her was she safe.
easily agitated
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
and nothing more
From this reading Only with him near her was she safe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Only with him near her was she safe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few paces ahead of them, Carew, in the dark blue burnous he affected, was hardly distinguishable in the gloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
a shaky motion
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Trembling with bodily weakness and the still lingering fear she could not conquer, she strained her eyes to keep him in sight.
a Caucasian
From this reading Very early in the morning, in the dark hour that precedes the dawn, Marny Geradine rode out from Algiers in the guise of an Arab boy, her slender figure concealed in the voluminous folds of a long white burnous, her fair face hidden by the haick that was pulled far forward over her brow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beside her Hosein was riding with a wary eye on her horse, ready at any moment to catch the bridle should the nervous strength that was supporting her fail suddenly.
