used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
make calm or still
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
Dniester
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From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
a particular point in time
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And the others went still more slowly, scarcely moving.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
in motion
From this reading And the others went still more slowly, scarcely moving.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
not any; not one
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
others
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From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
ReiningverbUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
precisely, exactly
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
only a very short time before
From this reading And the others went still more slowly, scarcely moving.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
not in physical motion
From this reading And the others went still more slowly, scarcely moving.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
Valadinka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a certain calm night a band of horsemen, about twenty in number, moved along the right bank of the Valadinka in the direction of the Dniester.
precisely as stated
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
look attentively
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went very slowly, the horses almost dragging one foot after the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Reining in their horses every little while, they looked at the party behind, and one of them called out at this moment: "Slowly there! slowly!"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A short distance in front of the others rode two, as it were an advance guard; but evidently there was no cause for guarding or being on the watch, since for a whole hour they had been talking together instead of looking at the country about them.
