used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
BRIDEGROOMnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
clinchverbUS /klɪntʃ/
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
foddernounUS /ˈfɑːdər/
soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
Good-morning
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From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Trask!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
and nothing more
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading "Ah!" said the stranger, checking his horse's stride as he passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
Trask
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From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
at the time that
From this reading Just a week later he rode over from Port Nassau, to clinch it, and had almost reached the foot of the descent to the river meadows when a better mounted rider overtook him.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mr. Trask had not concluded the bargain for his winter fodder.
