touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
(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 Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
in addition
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
Carl
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From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
without doubt or question
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
divisible by two
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
how
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From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
intelligiblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbli/
in an intelligible manner
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
for more time
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
not any; not one
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
and nothing more
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
Rothfuss
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From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
specifyverbUS /ˈspesəfaɪ/
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only gradually did I clearly comprehend all that had happened to me.
Turcos
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From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
which person or people
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can no longer count the shots, nor specify whence or by whom they were discharged against me, and how it was that I remained unharmed.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rothfuss related to me, very composedly, that he had done Carl injustice; one might be imprisoned, although innocent, and it happened to him with horse and wagon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I have passed through it all, and must also permit you to experience it.
