used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
forerunnersnounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnərz/
plural of “forerunner” — a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
Mechlin
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From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
by chance
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
not in physical motion
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAVELERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
TRAVELERSnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE TRAVELERS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these disasters, the forerunners of a still greater one, were taking place, two travelers, mounted on excellent horses, left Brussels on a fine night, and rode toward Mechlin.
which person or people
From this reading They looked like those commercial travelers who at that time carried on an extensive trade between France and Flanders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They rode side by side, without any apparent arms but a large Flemish knife, of which the handle appeared in the belt of one of them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They rode on, each occupied with thoughts perhaps the same, without speaking a word.
