Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

argue with one another

From this reading DEBATE.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

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

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

with the head foremost

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading HORACE.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

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

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

throughout a period of time

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

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

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

move hurridly

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

not liable to stumble or fall

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

(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 Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

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

From this reading Well was it that night for Mowbray, that he had always piqued himself on his horses, and that the animal on which he was then mounted was as sure-footed and sagacious as he was mettled and fiery.

which person or people

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Sedet post equitem atra cura_---- Still though the headlong cavalier, O'er rough and smooth, in wild career, Seems racing with the wind; His sad companion,--ghastly pale, And darksome as a widow's veil, CARE--keeps her seat behind.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading For those who observed next day the print of the hoofs on the broken and rugged track through which the creature had been driven at full speed by his furious master, might easily see, that in more than a dozen of places the horse and rider had been within a few inches of destruction.