Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

plural of “aberration” — a state or condition markedly different from the norm

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

past form of “annotate” — add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the time you go to bed

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

(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 He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

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From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

confined by bonds

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading He was elated with his project.

resembling a horse

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Nehemiah felt scant fatigue.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Nehemiah felt scant fatigue.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

set up or found

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

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From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

immediately past

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

go away from a place

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

staying power

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

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 “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

an Old Testament book telling how a Jewish official at the court of Artaxerxes I in 444 BC became a leader in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

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From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

above and across; more than

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

communicate vividly

From this reading He was elated with his project.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Nehemiah felt scant fatigue.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

in a stolid manner

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

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From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

in an ungrateful manner

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

being of use or service

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

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From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

at the time that

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He stolidly shook his head, which he thought so much better than his master's, and bedtime found them twenty miles away and at home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was elated with his project.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.

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From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Ef I git ye home wunst more, I'll be bound I'll leave ye thar,” Nehemiah said, ungratefully, as they wended their way along; for without the horse he could not have traversed the long distances of his search, however unwillingly the aid was given.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He annotated his displeasure by a kick in the ribs; and when the old equine farmer perceived that they were absolutely bound binward, and that their aberrations were over for the present, he struck a sharp gait that would have done honor to his youthful days, for he had worn out several pairs of legs in Nehemiah's fields, and was often spoken of as being upon the last of those useful extremities.