used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are the best friend I have."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading You are the best friend I have."
the lower side of anything
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
BowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
denominatedverbUS /dɪˈnɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
at any time
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You are the best friend I have."
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You are the best friend I have."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
a brief written record
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
postboy
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From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
QuickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
retracingverbUS /riˈtreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
Snap's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
WashverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
whinnyverb
make a characteristic sound, of a horse
From this reading No sooner had Little Snap's shrill note rang on the air than the sound of the hoof strokes suddenly ceased, and a glad whinny answered him.
which person or people
From this reading "Quickening his pace, he descended into the huge basin denominated the Wash Bowl, meeting Jack, who was retracing his course at the bottom.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Noble Jack!" exclaimed the postboy; "I wouldn't give you for all the horses I ever knew, and I love them all.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Good Jack!" said the young master, gently, while he patted the head of the faithful steed affectionately.
