used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
(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 All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
bronconounUS /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ/
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
don't
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From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
Emma
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From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
GingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
postoffice
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From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
tickleverbUS /ˈtɪkəl/
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
tie-rail
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From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
bound or secured closely
From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading All the villagers scattered as Ginger bolted across the street.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
Whew
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From this reading "Whew!" grinned Hippy, mopping his brow after he had conquered and tied the pony to the tie-rail in front of the postoffice.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VOICE OF NATURE The bronco was on his feet instantly, with Hippy still clinging to the animal's neck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a few moments it looked as if man and bronco would land in the village postoffice by way of its large front window.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why don't _you_ tickle his ribs?" cried Emma to the spectators.
