Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

later than; following

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

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

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

force somebody to do something

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

having lost your job

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

scraped or touched lightly in passing

From this reading As it was, his left leg was slightly grazed.

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

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

a single distinct event

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was, his left leg was slightly grazed.

a boy or man

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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 As it was, his left leg was slightly grazed.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading As it was, his left leg was slightly grazed.

staying power

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

for more time

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

female equine animal

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

not any; not one

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

on one occasion

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

above and across; more than

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

done under pressure

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading As it was, his left leg was slightly grazed.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

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

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

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

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

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

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

in the direction of

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

English highwayman (1706-1739)

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

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

From this reading As it was, his left leg was slightly grazed.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.

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

From this reading Startled by the sound, and no longer under the governance of their rider, the horses rushed with frantic violence towards a ditch that bounded the other side of the highway, down which the carriage was precipitated, and at once overturned.

which person or people

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Irritated at this, Turpin fired over the man's head, and with the butt-end of the pistol felled him from his seat.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Turpin's first act, after he had ascertained that no mischief had been occasioned to those within, beyond the alarm incident to the shock, was to compel the postilion, who had by this time gained his legs, to release the horses from their traces.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As the highwayman endeavored to catch his reins, the lad suddenly wheeled the carriage right upon him, and but for the dexterity of Turpin, and the clever conduct of his mare, would inevitably have crushed him against the roadside.