adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The troop was not conspicuous for this alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
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 Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
belliesnounUS /ˈbeliz/
plural of “belly” — the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The troop was not conspicuous for this alone.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The troop was not conspicuous for this alone.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
frost-white
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The troop was not conspicuous for this alone.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The troop was not conspicuous for this alone.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two o'clock in the morning, on the king's highway, and a small body of horse making progress.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three others had their heads done up in handkerchiefs, and a fourth carried his arm in a sling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The troop consisted of ten men, two of whom rode with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet fastened under the bellies of the horses.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The moon was beginning to roll away toward the west, but the world was still frost-white, and the broad road stretched out like a silver ribbon before the horsemen, until it was lost in the blue mist of the forests.
