used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
quickly and without warning
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
not accessible to view
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
a young female
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
the act of departing
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
kneeled
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From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
staying power
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
pony's
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From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
put a saddle on
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
not in physical motion
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then, being a brave girl and a true little pioneer, she scrambled down from the pony’s back, slipped the bridle over her arm, and going to the body kneeled down and scraped away the snow that covered it.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
(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 Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She checked the pony abruptly and sat still, not knowing what to do.
what's
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From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Flora," she cried in surprise, "what’s the matter?" then started violently herself, as she looked down and saw, partially concealed by the remains of a great drift, the legs and feet of a man.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was still in good condition, the bitter cold of the winter and the snow packed about it having preserved it perfectly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Suddenly as she rode Flora started and swerved, and it was well for Ruth that she had a tight hold on the saddle or she would have gone off over her head.
