used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
how long something has existed
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
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motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
DISAPPEARANCESnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrənsɪz/
plural of “disappearance” — the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
hard-ridden
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From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
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solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
ten 10s
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
a particular point in time
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
with speed
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
smiteverb
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
not in physical motion
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hobbs was not a physical coward, but it took more than a mile of hard-ridden conscience to bring his horse to a standstill.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A turn in the road brought him in view of something that caused him to draw rein sharply.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
(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 He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
in or at the place that
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
whiffnounUS /wɪf/
a short light gust of air
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with his heart in his mouth, he slowly began to retrace his steps, walking where he had galloped a moment before.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was scarcely well out of sight of the cabin when his conscience began to smite him: after all, his patron might be in dire need of his services, and here he was, fleeing from an old woman and a whiff of smoke!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The further adventures of Mr. Hobbs on this memorable afternoon are quickly chronicled, notwithstanding the fact that he lived an age while they were transpiring, and experienced sensations that would still be fresh in his memory if he lived to be a hundred.
