used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
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 "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
Barkland
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From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
Bedford
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From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
can't
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From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
Ceph
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From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
a boy or man
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
Lyon'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
OBSTINATEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
done under pressure
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
put a saddle on
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
the act of using
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VERY OBSTINATE PRISONER CAPTURED Deck Lyon's horse had been one of his father's best stock, and he had been selected by Levi Bedford, the overseer, for his use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the ladies from the house rushed forward to intercept him, Ceph, which was his abbreviated name, was startled, reared, and faced the music, as he had been taught to do.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a very spirited animal, and not every young fellow of eighteen would have felt at home in a saddle placed on his back.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Oh, save my father, if you can!" added the younger woman.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't mean to scare your horse, sir," said the elder of the ladies; "but for the love of Heaven, can't you do something for my husband?" demanded Mrs. Barkland, as she proved to be.
