used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
anew
From this reading Suddenly, again, the wide wonder of the night possessed her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
uttered without voice
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her companion turned to her questioningly:
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
InvoluntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
and nothing more
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
Margaret
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From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Suddenly, again, the wide wonder of the night possessed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Suddenly, again, the wide wonder of the night possessed her.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Her companion turned to her questioningly:
put a saddle on
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Does it always seem so big here--so--limitless?" she asked in explanation.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Involuntarily she breathed a soft little exclamation of awe and delight.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, again, the wide wonder of the night possessed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Suddenly, again, the wide wonder of the night possessed her.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned the horses about and took charge of her just as if he were accustomed to managing stray ladies in the wilderness every day of his life and understood the situation perfectly; and Margaret settled wearily into her saddle and looked about her with content.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Suddenly, again, the wide wonder of the night possessed her.
