adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading From that moment it was certain that the horse would not survive the ride.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
DrewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
flecksnounUS /fleks/
plural of “fleck” — a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that moment it was certain that the horse would not survive the ride.
gaged
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From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading From that moment it was certain that the horse would not survive the ride.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From that moment it was certain that the horse would not survive the ride.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
PARTNERSnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
remorselessadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
spatteredadjectiveUS /ˈspætərd/
covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
StartingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading From that moment it was certain that the horse would not survive the ride.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PARTNERS If Drew had done hard things in his life, few were more remorseless than the ride on the great bay horse that day.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was merely a question as to whether or not the master had so gaged his strength that the bay would not collapse before even the summit of the range had been reached.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Starting out, he reckoned coldly the total strength of the gallant animal, the distance to his old house, and figured that it was just within possibilities that he might reach the place before evening.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the miles went by the horse loosened and extended finely to his work; sweat darkened and polished his flanks; flecks of foam whirled back and spattered his chest and the legs of his rider; he kept on; almost to the last the rein had to be drawn taut; to the very last his heart was even greater than his body.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From that moment it was certain that the horse would not survive the ride.
