used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
ADRIAN'S
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From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
ambassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
blue-and-gold
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From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
CongratulatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
the first light of day
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
flag-draped
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From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
kaleidoscopicadjective
continually shifting or rapidly changing
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
the season of growth
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADRIAN'S DAY Brilliant in blue-and-gold the dawn opened over the capital.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
the act of using
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading From the first deafening salute of cannon that ushered in the Emperor's seventeenth birthday, the city was in a tumult indescribable.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Congratulatory messages, visits from foreign ambassadors, enforced audiences and preparations for the one great event, kept both palaces in kaleidoscopic movement and color.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cavalry officers galloped through the swarming, flag-draped streets, gorgeous carriages blocked the avenues, marching regiments filled the air with military music.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Scarcely a breath of wind rippled the warm clear air of the spring morning, a morning designed for a country bridal among the scented fields or the waking of wild furry creatures in the woods, and which man was seizing for such different use.
