Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Something, she thought it was, about her stirrups.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

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From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

the lower side of anything

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

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From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

get the meaning of something

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

someone who is a detective

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

with resolute determination

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

made afraid

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

a young female

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

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From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Something, she thought it was, about her stirrups.

plural of “leather” — an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

not any; not one

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

and nothing more

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

a course of conduct

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She heard Bob shouting something to her, but she did not immediately comprehend what he said.

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading Something, she thought it was, about her stirrups.

in a swift manner

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Something, she thought it was, about her stirrups.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading But this was no time or place to look to see if her stirrup leathers were the proper length or if her feet were firmly fixed in the irons, which both Bob and Uncle Dick had warned her about when first she had begun to ride.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

at the time that

From this reading Swiftly and more swiftly the frightened horse slid, and the girl had no idea what she should do when they came, bumpy-ti-bump to the bottom.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SECOND IDA BELLETHORNE The ravine was forty feet deep, and although the path, down which the gray horse slid with Betty Gordon on his back, was of sand and gravel only, there were some boulders and thick brush at the bottom that threatened disaster to both victims of the accident.