used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
Hautville's
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From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was motionless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
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 The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
Madelon
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From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
mare'snounUS /merz/
possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was motionless.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
roannounUS /roʊn/
a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading David Hautville's great figure stood out in the dusk of the snowy landscape like a giant's.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
moving very fast
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
a special situation
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The roan mare's gallop had evidently struck his ear some time before, and he knew that Madelon was returning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not even look her way as she drew nearer, but when she rode into the yard he made a swift movement forward and seized the mare by the bridle.
at the time that
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When Madelon, returning from New Salem, came in sight of her home the first thing which she noticed was her father in the yard in front of the house.
