used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
Brecon
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From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
Charley
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From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
egressnounUS /ɪˈɡres/
(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
furlong's
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From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
Harry's
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From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
put a saddle on
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
without speaking
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
propel through the air
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
toll-house
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From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
a shaky motion
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
hard to endure
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
Turnbull
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From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
unfastenverb
cause to become undone
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gates from field to field were locked, he knew, and, being so, presented insurmountable obstacles to a man of his temperament.
in or at the place that
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He urged his old black horse along as silently as he could, trying the while to unfasten the strings of his bonnet, which, in truth, were almost choking him; but his fingers shook, and his heart beat so violently that he felt almost as if it would throw him from his unaccustomed saddle.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A DEAD MAN AND A LIVE COWARD WHILE Harry's brother officer was leaning over the dead man on the ground, Charley Turnbull was in terrible difficulties in an adjacent field behind the toll-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he could but reach it without being seen, he would have a good furlong's start.
yeomanrynoun
class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
From this reading As he heard the sound of hoofs he guessed that the yeomanry was coming up, and he stole, with a trembling heart, across the grass to where a gap in the hedge promised safe egress on to the Brecon road.
