used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
assignationnoun
a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
Bora
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From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
Czernova
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From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
FRONTIERnounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading "The haunt of wolves in winter," observed Trevisa.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "The haunt of wolves in winter," observed Trevisa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
a course of conduct
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
preconcertedadjective
previously arranged or agreed on
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
Slavowitz
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From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
three-horse
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From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Grand pines!" remarked Paul, admiring the erect and stately columns presented by these trees.
Trevisa
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From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
troikanounUS /ˈtrɔɪkə/
a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast
From this reading From Slavowitz they had driven in a troika or three-horse car, adopting by preconcerted arrangement a route different from that taken by Bora and his second.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "The haunt of wolves in winter," observed Trevisa.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "The haunt of wolves in winter," observed Trevisa.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Having put up their vehicle at a roadside hostelry, Trevisa conducted his friend to the place of assignation, the path lying through a series of charming woodland glades, collectively known as the Red Forest.
Woodville
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From this reading ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER The afternoon was drawing to a close as Paul Woodville and Noel Trevisa made their way to the frontiers of Czernova.
