used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
having companions or an escort
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
from appearances alone
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
beholders
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From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
hooting
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From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
huntsmannounUS /ˈhʌntsmən/
someone who hunts game
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
with speed
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
riften
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From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
summoner
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From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this sound, and as if by magic, a couple of steeds, accompanied by the two hounds, started from the brake.
undefinableadjective
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading The curiosity of the beholders was roused to the highest pitch, but an undefinable awe prevented them from rushing forward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
communicated in words
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading In an instant the demon huntsman vaulted upon the hack of the horse nearest to him, and the keeper almost as quickly mounted the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
belonging to which person
From this reading As the tree was stricken for the third time, the same weird figure that the watchers had seen ride along the Home Park burst from its riften trunk, and addressed its summoner in tones apparently menacing and imperious, but whose import was lost upon the listeners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly the demon hunter waved a pike with which he was armed, and uttered a peculiar cry, resembling the hooting of an owl.
