used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let the men stand at rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
at any time
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
gnashed
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From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let the men stand at rest.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
for more time
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Let the men stand at rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
not any; not one
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
on one occasion
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Let the men stand at rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
term of address for a man
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Let the men stand at rest.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let the men stand at rest.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not intend to be hustled, now less than ever.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I must look after the horses once more," he said in measured tones, with a forced composure that soothed him.
an affirmative
From this reading He was glad to see the lieutenant give a start, and he smiled to himself with quiet satisfaction at the indignant face, the defiant "Yes, sir," said in a voice no longer so loud and so clear, but coming through gnashed teeth from a contracted throat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you.
