used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading So I decided to allow myself an hour's rest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So I decided to allow myself an hour's rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
recognizable; marked
From this reading So I decided to allow myself an hour's rest.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
dismounting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
divisible by two
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
set up or found
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So I decided to allow myself an hour's rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
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 I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
come together
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So I decided to allow myself an hour's rest.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
and nothing more
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So I decided to allow myself an hour's rest.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
rock-hung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
put a saddle on
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
in the near future
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Several times I roused to the unpleasant conviction that I had been asleep in my saddle.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
(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 I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As quick as I found a suitable place, which I soon did in the shape of a narrow, rock-hung ravine, which branched off at my right hand between two almost perpendicular walls of mountains, I stopped, and dismounting, led my horse in after me.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I was so weary and worn out by my constant riding and so in need of sleep that it was only by determined effort that I could keep my eyes open.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew that would not do, for I well knew that even in that seemingly quiet district constant watchfulness was needed and that later on fresh dangers would need freshened faculties and renewed energy to meet them.
