used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After him!
(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 After him!" rang out from all sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
Banfy
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From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
Batrina
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From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
Csaki
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From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
DionysiusnounUS /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiəs/
the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "After him!
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
Ladislaus
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From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After him!" rang out from all sides.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading After him!" rang out from all sides.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After him!" rang out from all sides.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE BANQUET HALL A blast of hunting horns echoed from the mountains of Batrina and the din of the chase drew nearer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A group of distinguished-looking riders was seen in the cavalcade and at their head rode Ladislaus Csaki.
at the time that
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evidently the beast had been started when the group of riders, coming out of a thicket into a clearing, met a group from the other direction in which all recognized Dionysius Banfy as leader, and astounded they cut short their chase.
