adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
cannot
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From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
GanymedenounUS /ˈɡænəmiːd/
(Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
impelverbUS /ˌɪmˈpel/
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
Lavedan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
monseigneur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
Rodenard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading “But you cannot hope to reach it to-night, monseigneur, through a country that is unknown to you,” he protested.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I will ride south until I come upon some hamlet that will afford me shelter and, in the morning, direction.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I do not know whether it was the influence of that thing lying in a corner of the barn under the cloak that Rodenard had flung over it, or whether other influences of destiny were at work to impel me to rise at the end of a half-hour and announce my determination to set out on horseback and find myself quarters more congenial.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “To-morrow,” I instructed Ganymede, as I stood ready to mount, “you will retrace your steps with the others, and, finding the road to Lavedan, you will follow me to the chateau.”
