used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
consonancenoun
the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Howdy!" he saluted, with a grin.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
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From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
HowdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Howdy!" he saluted, with a grin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
IntentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
the force of workers available
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
with speed
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
rarefiedadjectiveUS /ˈrerəfaɪd/
having low density
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "Howdy!" he saluted, with a grin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Good Intentions_ Returning from the station, Hartwell drove rapidly until he came to the foot of the mountain that rose above the nearly level mesa.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Two of them stood close by the horses' heads, the third paused beside the wagon.
which person or people
From this reading As, utterly blown, they came to a rest at the top of a steep grade, Hartwell became aware of the presence of three men who rose leisurely as the team halted.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even then he tried to urge his jaded team into a pace in some consonance with his anxiety; but the steep grades and the rarefied air appealed more strongly to the exhausted animals than did the stinging lash he wielded.
