used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
ANNETTE
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From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
a person who is in charge
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
the organ of sight
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
GUARDIANnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
Julie
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From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
petiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
SaskatchewannounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
cut with a saw
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
SWANverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT; A CAPTURE; AND THE GUARDIAN SWAN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
up to a particular time
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
trampleverbUS /ˈtræmpəl/
tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
(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 As they rode leisurely along its banks, Annette, now sighing and now Julie, they heard the trample of hoofs, and turning saw approaching an Indian chief, well mounted.
at the time that
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
which person or people
From this reading But Julie was well aware who the fast riding stranger was; and she was covered with the most becoming of blushes when her lover drew rein beside them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ANNETTE with a tear in the corner of each eye, and Julie at her side, rode on till the two came within sight of the shining waters of the indolent Saskatchewan.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, your chef, ma petite," Annette said, looking at Julie.
