used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
(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 The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
Bah
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From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
for the reason that
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
Blanchet
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From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
François
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From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
staying power
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
not any; not one
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
participate in games or sport
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
Rochefolle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
cut with a saw
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
sluiceverbUS /sluːs/
pour as if from a sluice
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
move hurridly
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
Sévère
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
(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 But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
at the time that
From this reading IT was twilight when they set out, and when they passed the sluice of the pond of Rochefolle night had already fallen.
which person or people
From this reading But Sévère, who was in no haste to reach home, began to play the part of a fine lady, saying that she was afraid, and that the mare must not go faster than a walk, because she did not lift her legs well and might stumble at any minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading François spurred his mare on to speed, for he disliked the company of Sévère, and longed to be with Madame Blanchet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Bah!" said François without paying any attention; "then it would be the first time she said her prayers, for I never saw a mare so disinclined to piety!"
but in spite of that
From this reading The moon had not yet risen above the trees, and in that part of the country the roads are so washed by numerous springs that they are not at all good.
