used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
Esmeralda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
put a saddle on
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
and nothing more
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading “I can swing into the saddle by myself,” she said, simply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
Trafford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up.
communicated in words
From this reading She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda.
