Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

later than; following

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

wanted intensely

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

communicated in words

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

a social unit living together

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

set up or found

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

brought together in one place

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

the back of a horse

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

immediately past

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

with speed

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

without much difficulty

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

the act of removing

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

the state of being asleep

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

in the near future

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading After riding rapidly for some distance, they reached long, lonely stretches, favorable for conversation, and Graydon was too fond of hearing Madge talk to lose the opportunity.

create by training and teaching

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

exhausted

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Muir then went to the city, well prepared to establish himself on a safer footing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.

at the time that

From this reading When he and his family gathered at breakfast, the removal to Hotel Kaaterskill was the uppermost theme, and it was agreed that Madge and Graydon should ride thither on horseback, and return by a train, if wearied.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MADGE ALDEN'S RIDE Methodical Henry Muir found that the events of the last few days had resulted in a reaction and weariness which he could not readily shake off, and he had expressed an intention of sleeping late on Monday and taking the second train.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Graydon and Madge soon after were on their way through the mountain valleys, the latter with difficulty holding her horse down to the pace they desired to maintain.