used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dionysius Banfy was expected back from Ebesfalva.
Banfy
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From this reading Dionysius Banfy was expected back from Ebesfalva.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
Bonczida
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From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
a period of 100 years
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
clothing in general
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
DionysiusnounUS /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiəs/
the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
From this reading Dionysius Banfy was expected back from Ebesfalva.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
Ebesfalva
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From this reading Dionysius Banfy was expected back from Ebesfalva.
being one more than seven
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Dionysius Banfy was expected back from Ebesfalva.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dionysius Banfy was expected back from Ebesfalva.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
ten 10s
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
Klausenburg
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From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
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 On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
the force of workers available
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
an educational institution
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
SEVENTEENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the street in a long line stood the school children, dressed in their Sunday clothes, with the teacher at their head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT LORD IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY There was racing and running in the castle of Bonczida.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farther back, with Sunday mien, stood the dependents, and in front of a hill were drawn up in orderly ranks the mounted nobility of the county of Klausenburg, about eight hundred men, noble, warlike figures, armed with broad swords and clubs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The castle gate, which displayed a huge crest between the claws of a gilded lion, was overshadowed with green boughs and gay flags.
