used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
divisible by two
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
death of a person
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
intense and profound fear
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
Laurence
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From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
Nichols
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From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
Thug's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with a certain feeling of satisfaction, combined with horror at the nature of the Thug's end, that Laurence rode slowly home on his bicycle, accompanied by Nichols, mounted on the mare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
trudgeverbUS /trʌdʒ/
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN FROM THE GRAVE There was nothing to be done.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
which person or people
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christian burial would be denied to such a creature, and with good reason.
Wizard's
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From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On their way they passed a woman, who was commencing the long trudge across the moor in somewhat tattered attire, and with a ponderous bundle on her shoulders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The possibility of recovering the Indian's body from the Wizard's Marsh was a remote one, and, even were it done, what would the advantage of such a recovery be?
