ACCOMPANIESverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But why should he care?
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But why should he care?
CASSANDRAnounUS /kəˈsændrə/
(Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
held up in the air
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
with speed
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
move upward
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But why should he care?
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
not in physical motion
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
carry out
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was continually the refrain of his heart, nor had he begun to exhaust his resources for entertainment in his solitary life.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
push forcefully
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even to be alive these days was joy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why should he care?
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID ACCOMPANIES CASSANDRA ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY Filled with the enthusiasm of his thoughts, David climbed too rapidly, and now he found he must take the more gradual rise of the mule trail without haste.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His cap thrust in his pocket, the breeze lifted his hair and dried the perspiration which would still come with any too eager exertion.
