used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
next to; at the side of
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
cause to be bored
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
divisible by two
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
I'll
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From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
held dear
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
Martine
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From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
by chance
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
relieve from
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
express in words
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
express in words
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
(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 "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Frazer and his staid sorrel steed appeared in front of the hotel, Martine had smiled inwardly.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN THE FOG In the meantime, where was Martine?
which person or people
From this reading Martine was in great spirits, for, like most persons from the inland cities, she loved the sea even more deeply than those who dwell beside it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "His horse certainly looks safe, and the man himself,--well, he may be a good guide, as they say, and perhaps he can tell me about everything we see in passing; but if he proves a bore, as I am perfectly sure he will, I'll contrive some way to rid myself of his company."
windlessadjective
without or almost without wind
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a perfect afternoon for a ride, mild and windless, with just enough sun to relieve the landscape of the monotony by creating artistic effects of light and shade.
