used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
anew
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Take the nearest, by all means—and be sure to hold on tight!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Take the nearest, by all means—and be sure to hold on tight!”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “Take the nearest, by all means—and be sure to hold on tight!”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Take the nearest, by all means—and be sure to hold on tight!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
stampedingverbUS /stæmˈpiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Take the nearest, by all means—and be sure to hold on tight!”
carry out
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Be careful, Roger,” cautioned Dave, as they separated to do as our hero had advised.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading “Take the nearest, by all means—and be sure to hold on tight!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for the two chums, the flash of lightning which had revealed the two horses to them was followed by something of a lull in the storm and this served to keep the steeds from stampeding again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the darkness, and with the rain still coming down steadily, the two approached closer and closer to the horses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you want me to take my own horse or the one which happens to be nearest to me?” questioned the senator’s son.
