used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
bicyclistnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪklɪst/
a person who rides a bicycle
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
a period of 100 years
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF THE FLIGHT.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
increase twofold
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF THE FLIGHT.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF THE FLIGHT.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
frowardadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
horse-breeding
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From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
roused to anger
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
engage in
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
Marryott
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From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
the force of workers available
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF THE FLIGHT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
race-track
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From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
Shrewnoun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
that is looked for
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
move hurridly
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
Stevenage
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From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
TamingverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF THE FLIGHT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
which person or people
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The slowness, incredible to a bicyclist or horseman who to-day follows the same route, was all the greater for the darkness; but slowness had good cause without darkness.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "That wench is stark mad, or wonderful froward."--_The Taming of the Shrew._ The object of this double chase, Master Marryott, rode on with his two men, through the night, beyond Stevenage, at what pace it seemed best to maintain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An Elizabethan steed would make a strange showing on a twentieth century race-track; for the special product of those days was neither horses nor machines, but men.
but in spite of that
From this reading English horse-breeding had not yet shown or sought great results in speed.
