used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
at or in the front
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
in addition
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Lambert soon overtook the awkward rider.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But also so much later," said Lambert, impatiently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
set up or found
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
the act of departing
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "But also so much later," said Lambert, impatiently.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading Lambert soon overtook the awkward rider.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "But also so much later," said Lambert, impatiently.
go away from a place
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
the force of workers available
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But also so much later," said Lambert, impatiently.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Lambert soon overtook the awkward rider.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Lambert soon overtook the awkward rider.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But also so much later," said Lambert, impatiently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But also so much later," said Lambert, impatiently.
in the near future
From this reading Lambert soon overtook the awkward rider.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
not in physical motion
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lambert soon overtook the awkward rider.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
precisely as stated
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
(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 Adam, having thus been thrown upon the neck of the beast, remarked that the mare was a very intelligent creature, and well knew that it was impossible for her to keep going at such a gait; that in such a case she always stopped to give the rider time for reflection; and that he had always found that one also finally reaches his destination by going on a walk, and that far easier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you are absolutely unable to keep up with me I must leave you and ride on ahead."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young men trotted on for a time side by side without speaking, until suddenly the mare, panting, stood still.
