Chapter IV

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

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

a cheerful and agreeable mood

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

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

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

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

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

for the most part

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

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

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

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

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

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

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

the back of a horse

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

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From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

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

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

above and across; more than

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

by chance

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

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

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

put a saddle on

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

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From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

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

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading His companion was much aware of his being handsome, but Mariquita did not think of that.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

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

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up over the sandy river-bed came the two strangers, and Mariquita stood awaiting them.

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

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a pretty woman, with a sort of foolish amiability of manner that might mean nothing.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The woman might be thirty, and was, she perceived (to whom a saddle was easier than a chair) unused to riding.

a late time of life

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The man was younger--perhaps by three years, and rode as if he had always known how to do it, but without being saddle-bred, without living chiefly on horseback.