used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
have
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
high-road
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From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
hummocknoun
a small natural hill
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
KnutnounUS /knʌt/
king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
Mjösen
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From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
not any; not one
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
Norby
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From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
others
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From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
an educational institution
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
shouldn't
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From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
to-day
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From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But various annoyances in the course of the day had irritated the old man, and down by the craggy promontory he suddenly tightened the reins and turned off on to the ice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE night was falling as Knut Norby drove homewards in his sledge from a meeting of the school committee.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "It has borne others already to-day," he thought, "and there is no reason why it shouldn't bear me."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The ice on Lake Mjösen had not been safe for some little time, and he had promised his wife to go round by the high-road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The horse pricked up its ears, and stepped timidly over the rough ice; but Knut roused it with a smart touch of the whip, and the sledge bounded from hummock to hummock until it reached the smooth, shining surface of the lake.
