used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
eagerly desirous
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
Derbyshire
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From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
divisible by two
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
Litvinoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
for more time
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
pitfallsnounUS /ˈpɪtfɔːlz/
plural of “pitfall” — an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
move hurridly
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading His sympathies really were, as he had told Roland, entirely with them, and he was genuinely anxious that they should not add a criminal prosecution for riot to their other troubles.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was almost certain that the men meant mischief, and he intended to do his best to prevent it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
at the time that
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For when that shout had been borne to him on the wind he scented excitement and danger, and excitement and danger were to him as the breath of life.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To run at full speed across a Derbyshire moor by the uncertain light of a wintry moon is a feat not unattended with difficulty and danger, especially when the runner is not quite accustomed to the course; but it would have taken greater pitfalls than even those moors present to have made Count Litvinoff choose a longer and easier way.
