used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
how long something has existed
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
(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 Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
being one more than seven
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
enclose with a fence
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
many times at short intervals
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
the head of a state government
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
highest in quality
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
staying power
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
attach to a support
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
neighing
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From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
paddocknounUS /ˈpædək/
pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
PresidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
saddle-horses
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From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
war-horse
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From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
war-horses
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From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Living to a good old age, and never ridden after Washington ceased to mount him, the veteran charger was well taken care of, grazing in a paddock through the summers.
a Caucasian
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of all his numerous war-horses, the greatest favorite was Nelson--a large, light sorrel, with white face and legs, named after the patriot governor of Virginia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And often, as the retired general and President made the rounds of his fields, the old war-horse would run neighing to the fence, to be caressed by the hand of his former master.
a late time of life
From this reading During the eight years of his Presidency, Washington frequently took exercise on horseback, his stables containing at that time as many as ten coach- and saddle-horses.
YorktownnounUS /ˈjɔːrktaʊn/
a historic village in southeastern Virginia to the north of Newport News; site of the last battle of the American Revolution
From this reading In many battles,--often under fire,--Nelson had carried his great master and was the favored steed at the crowning event of the war--the capitulation of Yorktown.
