afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
cause to be bored
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
hot-foot
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From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
infallibly
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From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
LUKSTEIN
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From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
Meran
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From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Indeed, but for Jack's assiduous care in nursing me, I must infallibly have lost my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I RETURN HOME AND HEAR NEWS OF COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
Thal
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From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
precisely as stated
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
Vintschgau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From Lukstein we rode hot-foot down the Vintschgau Thal to Meran, and thence by easy stages to Verona, in Italy.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had no great fear of pursuit or detection after the first day, since the road was much frequented by travellers, and neither my spurs, nor my pistol, nor the miniature of Julian bore any marks by which Jack or myself could be singled out.
people who are wounded
From this reading At Verona an inflammation set up in my wounded shoulder, very violent and severe, so that I lay in that town for some weeks delirious and at death's door.
