used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
(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 This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
in addition
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
blue-grayadjective
of grey tinged with blue
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
carouses
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From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
dismounted
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From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yes, she was glad to see him.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
coins made of gold
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, she was glad to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
night-shadows
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From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, she was glad to see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, she was glad to see him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading This was the man who had shot all the lights out the night of the big riot in the saloon.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, she was glad to see him.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had also risked his life in a number of foolish ways at recent festal carouses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
which person or people
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He dismounted and greeted her, his wide hat in his hand, his eyes upon her face, and Bud stepped back, watching them in pleased surprise.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
in the company of; together with
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she was glad to see him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading This stranger of royal bearing, riding a rough Western pony as if it were decked with golden trappings, with his bright hair gleaming like Roman gold in the sun, and his blue-gray eyes looking into hers with the gladness of his youth; this one who had come to her out of the night-shadows of the wilderness and led her into safety!
