used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waved his hand to Jack, and cried:
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The galloping came from another rider who seemed in haste.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The galloping came from another rider who seemed in haste.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He waved his hand to Jack, and cried:
take in liquids
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The galloping came from another rider who seemed in haste.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He waved his hand to Jack, and cried:
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on!
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He waved his hand to Jack, and cried:
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on!
pony's
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From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The galloping came from another rider who seemed in haste.
Ryan
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From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
cut with a saw
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The galloping came from another rider who seemed in haste.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
having a supporting base
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
not in physical motion
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Wait!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He waved his hand to Jack, and cried:
which person or people
From this reading A QUEER FEELING Jack's first thought was that Ryan had ridden off in haste after having helped himself to a drink from the flask, but, somewhat to his surprise, he saw the man who had removed the stone from the pony's hoofs still standing beside his horse.
