used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
CoachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
Dan
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From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
Danby
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From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
Danbys
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From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
Donald
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From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
Dorothy
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From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
immediately past
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
playtimenoun
time for play or diversion
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
any competition
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
recapturingverbUS /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “recapture” — experience anew
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
Reed'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
TandynounUS /ˈtændi/
United States actress (born in England) who made many stage appearances, often with her husband Hume Cronyn (1909-1994)
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Donald and Ben, not being able to resist the impulse, scampered over to join in the race, closely followed by Dan and Tandy.
a special situation
From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
hard to endure
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JUST as Donald and Dorothy were about to end the outdoor visit to the Danbys described in our last chapter, Coachman Jack was seen in a neighboring field, trying to catch Mr. Reed's spirited mare, "Lady," that had been let out to have a run.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instantly a dozen Danby eyes were watching them with intense interest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He already had approached her without difficulty and slipped a bridle over her head, but she had started away from him, and he, feeling that she had been allowed playtime enough, was now bent on recapturing her.
