anew
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
Darlington
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From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
Fernando
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From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
Jim
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From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
continue talking
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
established beyond doubt
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
a strong line
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
put a saddle on
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
Sebastian
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From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This proved to be an easier task than getting him up.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Don Sebastian now showed the gay side of his nature, as he vaulted into the saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His master lowered by the rope to his side, one scrambling leap and the horse was on the firm wet sand of the beach, almost knocking his master over in his eagerness to be on safe footing again.
which person or people
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Certainly," responded Jim, "we will get Don Fernando down from his perch and proceed."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANOTHER FRIEND "Do you not think, Senor Darlington, that it is now safe to start?" inquired the Spaniard, who was fearful of bloodshed, not quite understanding the boys.
