used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
couldn't
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From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
an act that fails
From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
Geoffrey
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From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
I've
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From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
in or at the place that
From this reading He was standing before her in the little room overlooking the river where they so often talked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Are you pleased with me that I've embraced failure?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I couldn't submit to being dragged helplessly at the wheels of a chariot that I would have driven in precisely the opposite direction."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it had become impossible," said Geoffrey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He smiled a little as he added, "So you see before you a ruined man.
