used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You understand, they too are in the cavalry.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading You understand, they too are in the cavalry.”
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
cobblestonesnounUS /ˈkɑːbəlstoʊnz/
plural of “cobblestone” — rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
gutturaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌtərəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
a male human offspring
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You understand, they too are in the cavalry.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far away to the east a solitary cannon barked.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You understand, they too are in the cavalry.”
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You understand, they too are in the cavalry.”
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The noise ripped the blue stillness with the sound of a tapestry being torn.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the château more lights appeared, and in the courtyard there rose the sound of hoofs striking the cobblestones and of orders being shouted back and forth in guttural German.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have forgotten,” said Lily, “that I have a son and a lover in the war.
