used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
completely unclothed
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
country-side
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From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
true confidential information
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each new passer-by was like a new edition of a newspaper, and had heard something more.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Each new passer-by was like a new edition of a newspaper, and had heard something more.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
every person
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
farm-steading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Each new passer-by was like a new edition of a newspaper, and had heard something more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
Jess
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From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Each new passer-by was like a new edition of a newspaper, and had heard something more.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Each new passer-by was like a new edition of a newspaper, and had heard something more.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The news ran from village to village like the fiery cross--everywhere expanding into new details and a deeper and deeper horror of description.
possessing material wealth
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Each new passer-by was like a new edition of a newspaper, and had heard something more.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
Tinto
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From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
Torrance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading First the bare fact, then all these additional circumstances, making it more and more visibly evident to every excited listener, filled the air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next day the country-side far and near thought and talked of nothing but the fatal accident at Tinto, which was such a public event as moved everybody.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading There was no figure in the district more widely known than that of Pat Torrance on his black mare, a powerful horse and powerful man, looking as if they could defy every power of nature; and it thrilled every village far and near, every lone farm-steading and cluster of cottages for miles round, to be told that Black Jess and her master had both been ended by one false step, and that Pat Torrance, strong and rich and potent as he was, had died the death of a dog, unaided, unseen.
