used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
(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 But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
bickeringnounUS /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/
a quarrel about petty points
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
contentionsnounUS /kənˈtenʃənz/
plural of “contention” — a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
didn't
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From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
one or the other of two
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
imperiousnessnoun
the trait of being imperious and overbearing
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
malignitynoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
not any; not one
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
and nothing more
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
outrankverb
take precedence or surpass others in rank
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
express a supposition
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
Tobias
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From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
precisely as stated
From this reading The latter had of course noticed Peter's imperiousness and malignity; but he did not understand it, nor ask the reason for it, for he really gave the matter very little thought.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no one can suppose that it is from malicious intention, and either horse might complain that it was all the fault of the other, and that it was only from a surly delight in obstinacy that he didn't put himself to the harness, and so pull the wagon along.
(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 with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
at the time that
From this reading It is unfortunate, as every one knows, when two horses hitched to the same wagon fail to pull evenly together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was no time for bickering and contentions as to which should outrank the other.
which person or people
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with two persons it is quite different; especially with those who have before pulled so well together as Peter and Tobias.
