Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

(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 It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

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

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

terminate

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

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

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

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

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

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

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

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

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

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

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

on one occasion

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

above and across; more than

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

by chance

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

the act of puncturing with a small point

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

put a saddle on

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

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

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

except for; apart from

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

cut with a saw

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

a male human offspring

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

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

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

propel through the air

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

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

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

not necessary

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

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

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But Sandor neither heard nor saw; and if we apply the term of "all ear" to an attentive listener, we may perhaps affirm of Sandor that he was "all horse."

which person or people

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

belonging to which person

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The steed, finding that Sandor did not fall off as he intended, neighed once more, and pricking up his ears, made a start for the gate, and then set off full gallop across the garden and over the meadow, bearing his unhappy rider with him, who in despair let go the bridle, and with both hands held fast by the saddle before and behind.

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

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "Oh, never fear," said her worthy husband; "he is safe enough, depend upon it, and a throw or two won't break his neck.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would appear unnecessary telling a man to get off a horse whose intention it is to give his rider all possible assistance in dismounting.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"

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

From this reading "My son, my son! he will be killed!" shrieked Aunt Zsuzsi, wringing her hands; "will nobody save him?"