used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
in addition
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
atremble
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From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
canters
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From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet it was a perfection that was only natural for him.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet it was a perfection that was only natural for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
held dear
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Yet it was a perfection that was only natural for him.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet it was a perfection that was only natural for him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Yet it was a perfection that was only natural for him.
an amount of time
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
a light shade of red
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
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 Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A STRANGER As the weeks passed, each day bringing its period of companionship, this friendship and understanding between them became perfect in its simplicity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The quality of his blood was shown in his nostrils, which were wide and continuously atremble; in his eyes, which were bright and keenly alert; and in his ears, which were fine and vibrant.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, with these daily canters on the mesa he developed in bodily strength, and it was not long before he was in the pink of condition.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Pat learned to know her wishes almost without the reins, and he showed that he loved to carry her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was a perfection that was only natural for him.
