used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
(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 They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
the act of departing
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
not any; not one
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
any competition
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading With the exception of the departure from Oxford, the riders were more silent and melancholy than at any other time during their journey together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the situation was to be saved by a race, there seemed little chance of success with animals so tired and discouraged.
(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 Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Armstrong was now in a country that he knew reasonably well, and he had no need to ask his direction from any chance comer, which was an advantage to a fugitive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite the night’s rest, the horses were stiff after the long struggle with rain and mud the day before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They had discussed the case in all its bearings the previous night, before the blazing fire, and had come to the conclusion that it would be safer to part.
