Chapter XV

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "You're a fine driver, aren't you, Michael?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

next to; at the side of

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the driver of a chariot

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

in a self-satisfied manner

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading "You're a fine driver, aren't you, Michael?"

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

an old word for “before”

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "You're a fine driver, aren't you, Michael?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

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

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

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

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

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

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

relating to time long past

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

on one occasion

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "'T is experience ivery man nades; I've had me own," observed Michael, complacently.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

in the direction of

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

not suspicious

From this reading So, turning a beguiling face toward the unsuspecting Michael beside her, she said:

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

precisely as stated

From this reading "It must be very hard to drive four horses at once."

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

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL" More than five miles had slipped away under those swiftly-moving runners ere Ruth was suddenly seized with a desire to emulate a famous charioteer of olden time, one "Phaeton, of whom the histories have sung, in every meter, and every tongue," if a certain poet may be relied upon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You're a fine driver, aren't you, Michael?"

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

From this reading "You're a fine driver, aren't you, Michael?"