used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
anew
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
Brandon
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From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
Castlewood
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From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
CRIMSONadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
medievalism
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From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
shimmerverbUS /ˈʃɪmər/
shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
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 "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
SpurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He started as he became aware that the rider next him had answered and that the herald had paused before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE CRIMSON ROSE The row of horsemen had halted in a curving line before the grand stand, and now in the silence the herald, holding a parchment scroll, spurred before each rider in turn, demanding his title.
Valiant's
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From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
Westover's
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From this reading "Knight of the Golden Spur," "Knight of Castlewood," "Lord of Brandon," "Westover's Knight," "Knight of the Silver Cross": the names, fanciful, or those of family estates, fell on John Valiant's ear with a pungent flavor of medievalism.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His eyes, full of the swaying crowd, the shift and shimmer of light and color, returned again and again to an alluring spot of blue at one side, which might for him have been the heart of the whole festal out-of-doors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As this was given he whirled to proclaim it, accompanying each evolution with a blast on his horn.
