used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
highly skilled
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
clasping
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From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
placed crosswise
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
crossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
fordsnounUS /fɔːrdz/
plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
engage in
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had slight recollection of the stream at this point, although he had crossed it often enough at the known fords, both above and below.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ACROSS THE RIVER He dropped his hand upon hers, clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wait until I make sure what is out there."
in or at the place that
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, we can make it," he answered confidently.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet these crossings had always been accomplished with a horse under him, and a knowledge of where the trail ran.
