used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
Aye
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From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
completely unclothed
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
the act of burning something
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
endeavoured
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From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
inaudibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
set afire or burning
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
Marienberg
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From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
storm-beatenadjective
damaged by storm
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The woman was lying on the bare earth, the child knelt close by, and the rider was startled as he caught sight of her face lighted up by the ruddy glow, and her large eyes which reflected the flame she strove to fan with her breath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
in the direction of
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At this instant the midnight toll sounded out from the tower on the mountain, the woman raised her arm and shrieked in a piercing voice, "Aye! ring away!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lonely rider was at this same hour of the night traversing the storm-beaten forest that lay below Marienberg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His cloak clung dripping round him; his horse's hoofs were inaudible on the soaking moss and he rode noiselessly forward towards a red, glowing spot in the distance, which looked to him like a little heap of burning charcoal shining dimly through the damp night air.
which person or people
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was not deceived, and a woman close by it lay with a child who vainly endeavoured to keep up the smouldering fire.
