adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
Appareledadjective
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PAS SEUL BY MOONLIGHT.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
cloaks
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From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
market-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
MOONLIGHTnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading PAS SEUL BY MOONLIGHT.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
PASnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading PAS SEUL BY MOONLIGHT.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
ReachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Reaching at length the grassy market-place, they halted and formed a ring, in the midst of which they placed their captive.
roquelaure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
SEUL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PAS SEUL BY MOONLIGHT.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
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 hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moon hung high in silver light above the village and the quiet fields which lay beyond, when a gallant train came in order down the unfrequented street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some of the number drew from underneath their short cloaks instruments of music, while others cleared their throats as if about to sing.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Appareled gaily, each cavalier wore roquelaure and belt, and in their midst they bore a prisoner--the veteran Jean.
