used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
(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 Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this did not trouble me very much.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But this did not trouble me very much.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I did not much fear any serious pursuit.
FEARSOMEadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
set up or found
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But this did not trouble me very much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading I did not much fear any serious pursuit.
with speed
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I did not much fear any serious pursuit.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
SofianounUS /soʊˈfiːə/
capital and largest city of Bulgaria located in western Bulgaria
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
in the near future
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
carry out
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was mounted on a splendid animal; I was armed, for I found the Captain’s revolver in the holster; and I had money in my pockets enough to more than serve any needs likely to arise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this did not trouble me very much.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But this did not trouble me very much.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
precisely as stated
From this reading But this did not trouble me very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
in or at the place that
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A FEARSOME DILEMMA As I plunged along in my wild ride through the quickly darkening gloom, I began to take stock of my position and shape some kind of plans.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beyond the statement that the lane would lead me to Sofia, I had not a notion of where I was, and the twists and turns of the road along which I was galloping madly soon caused me to lose all knowledge of the direction in which Sofia lay.
