used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
immediately past
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
not one, and not any
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
Oportonoun
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
get rid of
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
in the near future
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
successive (without a break)
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
possessing sweep
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And none too soon," came from his companion, riding at his knee.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
a Caucasian
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
which person or people
From this reading On Active Service A crisp, cool breeze straight from the sea swept through the streets of Oporto and fanned the brows of three horsemen who were riding in from the country about ten in the morning some six weeks after the events already narrated.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading A brilliant autumn sun shed its rays far and wide, causing white walls and pavements to flash back shafts of light which were almost blinding in their intensity, while the russet hues of the foliage looked wonderfully bright and enchanting.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Oporto at last!" exclaimed one of the three horsemen, a youth dressed in the uniform of a staff officer.
