Chapter XIX

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

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

in addition

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

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

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

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

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

an informal form of address for a man

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

resembling a horse

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

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

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

made afraid

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

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

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

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

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

and nothing more

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

(Old Testament) a famous hunter

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

above and across; more than

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

get by special effort

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

of the white color of snow

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

without a sound

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

with speed

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

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

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

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

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

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

From this reading He was mounted on a snow-white horse and seemed to the superstitious stable boy to have risen out of the ground.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

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

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

at the time that

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

during the time that

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

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

From this reading Buster, also, had appeared to be frightened for a few seconds, though he speedily recovered his equine calmness and merely whinnied his delight, while he attempted to secure another mouthful of alfalfa before the bridle slipped into place over his head.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Natan, the little captain," whispered Ferd, through the narrow casement.

a Caucasian

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading ANTONIO'S CONFESSION These were the facts: Natan had been grooming the horses, Nimrod and Buster, when suddenly and soundlessly there appeared before the window in the stables' rear, the misshapen head and shoulders of typo Ferdinand Bernal.

an affirmative

From this reading "Well, yes; the little captain," returned the other, in a louder tone, and grinning at his own astuteness in discovering that this was a white horse so very like the "spook horse" that it might be one and the same.