(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
completely unclothed
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
the first light of day
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
ever-increasing
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From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
immediately past
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
Randazzo
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From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/
wearing footgear
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
in the near future
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
move hurridly
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading But his bare feet, chilled in the cold stirrups, drew his attention to the present necessity of being shod as soon as possible.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
Tebaldo
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From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tebaldo slackened his speed at last and attempted to concentrate his thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Exhausted as he was by exertion and by the ever-increasing strain on his faculties, it was not easy to think at all.
which person or people
From this reading He could reach Randazzo long before dawn and get into the inn by knocking and rousing the man who slept on the ground-floor.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He could invent some story to explain why he had ridden home on another horse.
