used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
ARCHIE
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From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
Ardguys
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From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
Balnillo
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From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
costingnounUS /ˈkɔːstɪŋ/
cost accounting
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
Flemington
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From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
Forfar
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From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
and nothing more
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
posting-house
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From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading ADRIFT ARCHIE rode along in a dream.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
a special situation
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through his pain and perplexity the only thing that stood fast was his determination not to return to Balnillo.
push forcefully
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had changed horses at the posting-house, and turned his face along the way he had come.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had gone straight out of the garden, taken his horse from the stable, and ridden back to Forfar, following the blind resolution to escape from Ardguys before he should have time to realize what it was costing him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I will go now," he had said to Madam Flemington, and he had gone without another word, keeping his very thoughts within the walled circle of his resolution, lest they should turn to look at familiar things that might thrust out hands full of old memories to hold him back.
