used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
(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 His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
belittledadjectiveUS /bɪˈlɪtəld/
made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
lacking funds
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
placed crosswise
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
at any time
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
moving swiftly
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
a young female
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
most important element
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
MountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
an angry dispute
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
with speed
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
not in physical motion
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His soul cried out loudly for revenge, and he meant to fulfill its desires though he brought all his friends into the quarrel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As the road grew less rugged he stiffened his pace, beating his horse over the flanks with his hat, until he finally broke into a dead run.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
precisely as stated
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
at the time that
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On he went with the breath of fury still flying from his dilated nostrils, infuriated the more by the low hanging limbs, until he reached the stream at the base of the mountain, crossed over and turned up the main road, putting his horse to his best, when he came in sight of a cabin, the very sight of which seemed to lend strength to his tired body.
which person or people
From this reading He meant to murder the man who so grossly insulted him and belittled him in the presence of the girl who was more to him than his own life, more to him now than she had ever been before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mounting his horse, Al Thompson rode rapidly along the ridge of the mountain, with hot breath of hate steaming from his extended nostrils.
