Chapter XXXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

(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 With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

to gain with effort

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

dearly loved

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

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From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

an old word for “before”

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

provoking horror

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

with the head foremost

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

immediately past

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

not any; not one

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, that he might have that satisfaction!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

any competition

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Oh, that he might have that satisfaction!

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

move hurridly

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Leaping on the back of the fresh steed he clattered through the narrow streets, and, on gaining the open, moonlit road, flew along at a frightful speed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

precisely as stated

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One supreme hope panted in his breast, that they, who had carried off his beloved, might have loitered on the way, and that thus he might have time to close with them ere they reached their journey’s end.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

which person or people

From this reading Martialis, who, as the reader may have perceived, was returning from Rome, made his last change of horses in the town, an operation which his feverish haste contracted to the limits of a very few minutes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With all his energies concentrated on his headlong race, there was left no opportunity for the consideration of any special plan or method, by which to attain his object.