Chapter IX

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

a youthful male person

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

given to merry frolicking

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

dearly loved

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

well in the past; former

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

at any time

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

a young female

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

the act of giving

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

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

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

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

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

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

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

young sheep

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

attach to a support

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

not any; not one

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

having a pale face

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

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

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

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

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

of a light brownish color

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

uncastrated adult male horse

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The picture hanging in her room ever reminded Gwendoline of those “dear departed days.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Over the hills of the “blue grass” country together they sped many, many miles, Cliquot and the tall, red-haired, pale-faced girl who was daring as a boy, reckless as an Indian, and cool and calculating beyond her years.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

up to a particular time

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.

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

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

at the time that

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

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

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

which person or people

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading No wonder Cliquot neighed low and quivered with delight when her small hand crept, as of old, under his mane, and the well-remembered “Up! up!” of his coltish days rang in his ears, giving him the signal when to do his best, that best which he had never done for any one but her.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

a late time of life

From this reading A few years back, when her father lived, he had owned the mother of Cliquot, and, from the time the beautiful sorrel came into the world until that dark day when misery, ruin and death settled on their hearts and homes, the girl had caressed and fondled the lovely creature, who, when old enough to mount, was, for her, as gentle as a lamb.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, Gwendoline rode the stallion, rode to victory the colt she herself had reared.