adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
BearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Not that he was fully extended.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Not that he was fully extended.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
leathersnounUS /ˈleðərz/
plural of “leather” — an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
racernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
Sangre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
stirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Down the Bear Creek road Terence Hollis rode as he had never ridden before.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Now he let the rein play to such a point that he was barely keeping the power of the stallion in touch.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
withersnounUS /ˈwɪðərz/
the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
From this reading He lightened his weight as only a fine horseman can do, shifting a few vital inches forward, and with the burden falling more over his withers, El Sangre fled like a racer down the valley.
wrestingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading To be sure, it was not the first time that El Sangre had stretched to the full his mighty strength, but on those other occasions he had fought the burst of speed, straining back in groaning stirrup leathers, with his full weight wresting at the bit.
