used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE OUTLAWS' CAPTIVE.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
Celeste
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From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
a young female
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
not accessible to view
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
how
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From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
the act of departing
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
attach to a support
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
not any; not one
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
OUTLAWSnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading THE OUTLAWS' CAPTIVE.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
road-agents
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From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
put a saddle on
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she said with a sneer:
cut with a saw
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
Seldon
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From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading But she said with a sneer:
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OUTLAWS' CAPTIVE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she was a brave girl, and determined to show the outlaws that she did not fear them, no matter how great her dread of them was in reality.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The saddle and bridle she had brought with her were carried along for a couple of miles, and placed upon a led horse, one of half a score hidden there, and the masked chief started to aid her to mount.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Celeste Seldon saw Harding drive away upon the stage, leaving her in the power of the road-agents.
