used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
carry out
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should be good friends, and take care of each other.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A Turkish horse loves the hand that feeds him, the master that rides upon his back."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall traverse many dangerous mountain paths, and a man should know his horse and his horse know him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your excellency will pardon me, there will be more risks.
Yussuf
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From this reading "I am sure you are right, Yussuf," said the professor.
