used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was seven o'clock when they halted at a roadside inn.
Alagón
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From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
AragonnounUS /ˈerəɡɑːn/
French writer who generalized surrealism to literature (1897-1982)
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
arterynounUS /ˈɑːrtəri/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but one road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could scarcely miss it.
the first light of day
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
remove the dust from
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
the act of departing
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading It was seven o'clock when they halted at a roadside inn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They could scarcely miss it.
go away from a place
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
most important element
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
Marcos
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From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
come together
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They could scarcely miss it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was but one road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading It was seven o'clock when they halted at a roadside inn.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
Sarrion
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From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
only a very short time before
From this reading They could scarcely miss it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was seven o'clock when they halted at a roadside inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but one road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
timedadjectiveUS /taɪmd/
regularly spaced in time
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
in the direction of
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
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 AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pace was leisurely; for the carriage they were going to meet had been timed to leave Alagón fifteen miles away at four o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading It was seven o'clock when they halted at a roadside inn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT THE INN OF THE TWO TREES At dawn the next morning, Marcos and Sarrion rode out of the city towards Alagón by the great high road many inches deep in dust which has always been the main artery of the capital of Aragon.
