used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
ARBITRAMENTnoun
the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
Genevieve
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From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
hard-faced
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From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
the force of workers available
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
the middle of the day
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
by chance
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
in the near future
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
St
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From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Brief inquiry at St. Genevieve informed them that the little steamer _Helen Bell_ had passed the town front that day soon after noon.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
Tallwoods
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From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The peaceful inhabitants, most of them of the old French strain, looked out in amazement at the jaded horses, the hard-faced men.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the original half dozen riders had received reinforcements at different plantations, so that a band of perhaps thirty armed men had assembled.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
at the time that
From this reading THE ARBITRAMENT It was twilight when the little cavalcade from Tallwoods arrived at the old river town of St. Genevieve.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It had needed little more for the average listener than a word telling the news.
