used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But their apprehension was speedily relieved.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
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 Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their apprehension was speedily relieved.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
chased-leather
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From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
high-peaked
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From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
Julio
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From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
Lazard
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From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
Ned
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From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading But their apprehension was speedily relieved.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
put a saddle on
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But their apprehension was speedily relieved.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The Americans all saluted as he pulled up his horse, a fine, black steed, furnished with a high-peaked, chased-leather saddle and bridle, silver ornamented.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But their apprehension was speedily relieved.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But their apprehension was speedily relieved.
accept gladly
From this reading Never had a flag seemed more welcome to them than this gaudy banner of a South American republic.
a Caucasian
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
which person or people
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ned it was who first sighted, carried far back in the ranks of the approaching horsemen, the red, white and blue flag of the republic, with its golden star blazing on the central white band.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The leader of the troop, a young man whom they learned later was Colonel Julio Lazard, galloped up to them with a flourish.
