used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
(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 Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
fearlessnessnoun
feeling no fear
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
GraspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
how
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From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
as might be expected
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
not any; not one
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
paler
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From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
done under pressure
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
snaffleverb
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading In half a dozen more strides they might both have been killed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
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 He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
Trehearne
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From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grasping snaffle and curb--tight drawn as they were--in both hands, he threw all his light weight upon them and allowed himself to be dragged along the ground between the trees at the imminent risk of his life--a risk so terrible that Fanny Trehearne turned paler for him than for her own danger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Louis Lawrence remembered afterwards what he had done and how he had done it, but he was unconscious of what he was doing at the time.
which person or people
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rushed down the hill between the closer trees, and with utter recklessness sprang at the bridle as the infuriated mare dashed past him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There is nothing equal to the absolute fearlessness of a naturally brave man who has no experience of the risk he runs and is bent on saving the life of the woman he loves.
