Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Here is a rifle under the critter, too,” he added.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Grace smiled, but made no comment.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Grace smiled, but made no comment.

a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)

From this reading “Here is a rifle under the critter, too,” he added.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

the act of giving

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Here is a rifle under the critter, too,” he added.

someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

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From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Grace smiled, but made no comment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

not any; not one

From this reading Grace smiled, but made no comment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

above and across; more than

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading “Here is a rifle under the critter, too,” he added.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Because it looks like pictures of Indian ponies that I have seen.”

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Grace smiled, but made no comment.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

moving very fast

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Here is a rifle under the critter, too,” he added.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “Here is a rifle under the critter, too,” he added.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “It is my opinion that this is an Indian pony,” announced Lieutenant Wingate, bending over the dead horse nearest to the camp.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How do you know?” questioned Grace, giving Hippy a swift glance to learn if he were in earnest.