used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
anew
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
how long something has existed
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
Berrington
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From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
the first light of day
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
deemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
an act that fails
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
fetishnounUS /ˈfetɪʃ/
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
set up or found
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
a state of high honor
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
the state of being honored
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
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 A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He spared neither spur nor whip that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He spared neither spur nor whip that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
recked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
express in words
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He spared neither spur nor whip that night.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He spared neither spur nor whip that night.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
ThriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So Michael rode, and found his heart first beating high with that fighting hope which deems failure impossible and the age of miracles not passed, and again enveloped in the pall of shame and doubt.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He spared neither spur nor whip that night.
which person or people
From this reading A fetish, this honour, say many; but the few who guard her as a possession dearer than life smile, knowing that she is precious, with her songs of inspiration and lofty ideals.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading Thrice he changed horses and thrice felt the weary beasts stumbling beneath him ere he reached his destination, and by then the dawn was widening and spreading into the glory of morning light.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN'S WILL Riding through the darkness of an autumn night with loose rein--a weary journey and dangerous too for the solitary traveller; but Michael Berrington recked nothing then of such danger, seeing he was set to fight a much greater.
