used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
equally
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
(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 Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
on or to one side
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
ComradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
lariats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
the force of workers available
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
moving very fast
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Eager as the men were to push forward, more than an hour was lost in passage, for the stream was bank full, the current rapid and littered with quantities of floating ice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
in or at that place or location
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
the act of using
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
water-soaked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Comrades hauled the unfortunate ones forth, and fires were hastily built under shelter of the south bank.
which person or people
From this reading Those who reached the landing dry shared their extra clothing with those water-soaked, and hot coffee was hastily served to all alike.
in the company of; together with
From this reading READY TO ATTACK There was a ford but it was rocky and dangerous, and so narrow that horse after horse slipped aside into the swift current, bearing his rider with him into the icy water.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Some of these ice cakes startled the struggling horses and inflicted painful wounds, and it was only by a free use of ropes and lariats that the entire command finally succeeded in attaining the southern shore.
