used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
anew
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
set up or found
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
a message received and understood
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
immediately past
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
for more time
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
mule-litter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
and nothing more
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In his train followed Mr Hicks, acting both as surgeon and chronicler.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
unsafeadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪf/
lacking in security or safety
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
Urtas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
the act of using
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
(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 Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
at the time that
From this reading When the country was so rough as to render horse exercise unsafe for a rider able only to use one hand, he was content to be conveyed ignominiously in the mule-litter.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading As soon as the watchful Mr Hicks could be induced, against his better judgment, to allow him to travel, he was on the road again, riding whenever it was possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sojourn at Urtas, which had proved so irksome to Cyril, was not doomed to last much longer.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyril was well pleased to keep the American supplied with exclusive information on points of general interest, since he found him prepared to exercise a wise discretion with regard to matters of real importance.
