used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
anew
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading It stood immovable, and intended to remain so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It stood immovable, and intended to remain so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
Leif
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
not any; not one
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
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 Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It stood immovable, and intended to remain so.
not used up
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It stood immovable, and intended to remain so.
that is looked for
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood immovable, and intended to remain so.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Leif sought to rouse it up and set it in motion again.
the act of using
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here there was no use in remaining at a standstill.
whip-handle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But the horse had formed its own opinion of the whole expedition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leif expended much energy on its back, tugged at the reins, struck it with his whip-handle, since lashing seemed of no avail, but it was useless.
