used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
a boy or man
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE RAVINE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
on one occasion
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
RAVINEnounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading IN THE RAVINE.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Rickard
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From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE RAVINE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
at the time that
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
