used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
terminate
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "How goes it, Nicholas?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
How
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From this reading "How goes it, Nicholas?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How goes it, Nicholas?"
provided with artificial light
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
the force of workers available
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading "How goes it, Nicholas?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
and nothing more
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
Ughtred
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From this reading Prince Ughtred had lit a fresh cigar and asked the same question and met with the same reply.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up the steep ascent to the capital two men galloped their tired horses in stern silence.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For twelve hours they had ridden with scant waste of breath in speech.
