used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
anew
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
(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 His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
the organ of sight
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
Keith
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From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was right; he knew he was right.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was right; he knew he was right.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
moving very fast
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
throbbed
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From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Keith rode straight forward into the sandy desolation, spurring his horse into a swift trot.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was right; he knew he was right.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After one glance backward as they clambered up the steep bank, a glance which revealed Hope's slender form in the cabin door, his eyes never turned again that way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His lips compressed, his fingers gripping the rein, he drove all regretful memory from his mind, until every nerve within him throbbed in unison with his present purpose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading He had a man's stern work to do out yonder, and his purpose could not be swerved, his firmness of hand and keenness of eye affected, by any thought of her.
