used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
Erickson
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From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
Fred
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From this reading Fred Erickson looked pale and ill; he was not a strong man.
gallops
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From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Fred Erickson looked pale and ill; he was not a strong man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
the act of departing
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fred Erickson looked pale and ill; he was not a strong man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fred Erickson looked pale and ill; he was not a strong man.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
on one occasion
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Fred Erickson looked pale and ill; he was not a strong man.
Picton
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From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
Rita
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From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Fred Erickson looked pale and ill; he was not a strong man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
trainernounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CROWD IN THE RING This was a serious matter indeed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Erickson knew the mare well, having ridden her in several gallops; in addition he was a clever, capable rider.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Picton went with his trainer at once, leaving Rita with her brother and Hector.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a great misfortune if he could not ride.
