used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
any person at all
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
any thing at all
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
Ascyltos
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From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
a movement into or inward
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
set up or found
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
not any; not one
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
paler
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From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
a course of conduct
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
without much difficulty
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
required or under orders
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
ventedadjectiveUS /ˈventɪd/
supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The peasants paid no attention to me, and I was gradually left behind, as my weakness increased my pace decreased.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As may be readily supposed, I did not have the audacity to claim it, though well aware of its value, and my chagrin became almost insupportable as I vented many a groaning curse over my lost treasure.
at the time that
From this reading For this reason, it was late when I reached the city, and, entering the inn, beheld Ascyltos, stretched out, half dead, upon a cot.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
whereupon
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From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
which person or people
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seeing my condition, he took pity upon me, for I was covered with mud and paler than death, and asked me whether I had seen anyone in the place.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Not a soul," I replied, whereupon he kindly conducted me to the high road, where he met two of his companions, who informed him that they had beaten along every path in the forest without having found anything except a tunic, which they showed him.
