used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Together the horsemen continued the ascent of the hill.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Together the horsemen continued the ascent of the hill.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Together the horsemen continued the ascent of the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Together the horsemen continued the ascent of the hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
for more time
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
the light of the Moon
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Together the horsemen continued the ascent of the hill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
prickingnoun
the act of puncturing with a small point
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together the horsemen continued the ascent of the hill.
in the direction of
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
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 For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Here the two travellers, for the first time, obtained a distinct view of one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a short distance the track was clear of trees, so that the moonlight fell full upon it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half way up, the road swerved towards the south-west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thus frankly solicited, the young courtier hesitated no longer; but, pricking his horse with the spur, rode briskly forward.
