Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

(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 The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

in addition

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

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

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

plural of “casualty” — someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

cause to feel embarrassment

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

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

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

excessively quick

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

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

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

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

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

a formal or official examination

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

make a break in

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

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 When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

absolutely essential

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

an event that happens

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

look furtively

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

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From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

cause to become

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

a particular situation

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

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

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The horses were also, under his own inspection, carefully fed, so as to render them fit for a long day's journey, or, if that should be necessary, for a hasty flight.

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

From this reading The rough road, then, returning in a round, Mock'd our enchanted steps, for all was fairy ground.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

at the time that

From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

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

From this reading Girths and bridles, the horse furniture, and the shoes of the horses themselves, were carefully inspected with his own eyes, that there might be as little chance as possible of the occurrence of any of those casualties, which, petty as they seem, often interrupt or disconcert travelling.

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From this reading When many a many tale and many a song Cheer'd the rough road, we wish'd the rough road long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading SAMUEL JOHNSON By peep of day Quentin Durward had forsaken his little cell, had roused the sleepy grooms, and, with more than his wonted care, seen that everything was prepared for the day's journey.