used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
can't
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From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
caparisonedadjective
clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
divisible by two
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
the organ of sight
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
opinion or judgment
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
farm-house
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From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
the act of departing
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
hereaboutsadverbUS /ˈhɪrəbaʊts/
in this general vicinity
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
I'll
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From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
let's
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From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
not any; not one
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
on one occasion
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
public-house
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From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
puszta
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From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
with low volume
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
a male human offspring
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
steppesnounUS /steps/
plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
not in physical motion
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
precisely as stated
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
vice-count
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From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading I'll wager I know more about the nest than any one hereabouts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading "But still, I have been six hours on horseback, and as far as the eye can see there is no wayside inn or public-house or even farm-house in sight, and a man can't help being tired even if he be a vice-count--or more!
(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 Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Well, let's be going on," he went on, putting his horse once more in motion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Quietly, and with eyes and ears both on the alert, he rode round the height on which the fortress stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man before us was of middle height and strongly built, with fiery dark eyes, and curly chestnut hair; he was very plainly clad, and his horse was no better caparisoned than if it had belonged to some son of the _puszta_, or steppes.
