used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at their cities.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Look at their cities.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
how
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From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sure, Skibbereen is a mud-pond to them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
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 He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at their cities.
mud-pond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure, Skibbereen is a mud-pond to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
Skibbereen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure, Skibbereen is a mud-pond to them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure, Skibbereen is a mud-pond to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Look at their cities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sure, Skibbereen is a mud-pond to them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading As we ambled our way agreeably out of Bath, Paddy and I employed ourselves in worthy speech.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was not yet a notable horseman, but his Irish adaptability was so great that he was already able to think he would not fall off so long as the horse was old and tired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Paddy," said I, "how would you like to be an Englishman?
