used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UPSET "Here you are, Joe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UPSET "Here you are, Joe.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Best team in the stable.
Blasser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thanks, Mr. Blasser," said Joe.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
a quad with a square body
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
your parents
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading AN UPSET "Here you are, Joe.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Best team in the stable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UPSET "Here you are, Joe.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Thanks, Mr. Blasser," said Joe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thanks, Mr. Blasser," said Joe.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Best team in the stable.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Best team in the stable.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Thanks, Mr. Blasser," said Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Best team in the stable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Other folks have got the scare, too, about friends on the stalled train," and the livery boss handed Joe the reins of a pair of prancing horses, hitched to a light, but strong cutter.
two times
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
UPSETverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading AN UPSET "Here you are, Joe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
wouldn't
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From this reading I could have hired 'em out twice over since you went; but I wouldn't do it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN UPSET "Here you are, Joe.
