used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
(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 of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the very atmosphere there was a sense of unreality.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The figure had been real, yet ghostly.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figure had been real, yet ghostly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading The figure had been real, yet ghostly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
immoveableness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The figure had been real, yet ghostly.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the very atmosphere there was a sense of unreality.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
not in physical motion
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the very atmosphere there was a sense of unreality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
a special situation
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
trip-hammer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
unrealitynounUS /ˌʌnriˈæləti/
the quality possessed by something that is unreal
From this reading In the very atmosphere there was a sense of unreality.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the very atmosphere there was a sense of unreality.
a vivid mental image
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUTINY The silence that succeeded the vision of the Black Rider on the rock was a vast and throbbing one, and the senses of the boys reeled slightly under the shock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of them were sure that they had seen an actual man seated on a very real horse exposed for an instant on the rock, and yet the very immoveableness of it inspired a feeling of awe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ted still stood in his position staring toward the rock on which the fascinating thing had showed, his heart beating like a trip-hammer and his mouth curiously dry.
but in spite of that
From this reading The figure had been real, yet ghostly.
