used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
aldernounUS /ˈɔːldər/
wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
(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 "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
react verbally
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
he's
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From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
hoss
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From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
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 Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
How
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From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
be the source of pain
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
and nothing more
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
conformity or harmony
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
immediately past
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
relieve from
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
cut with a saw
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
(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 "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OLD BEN Some time the boys watched for Toby's return, and just as they were beginning to think they ought to go in search of him, and fearing lest he had been hurt by the vicious pony, they saw him coming from among the trees, alone and on foot.
at the time that
From this reading Toby's story, when at last, hot and tired, he reached the alder bushes, was not nearly so exciting as his partners anticipated.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well," said Bob, with a sigh of relief, "he's got rid of the hoss, an' that was all we wanted."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had clung to the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading How they should get the pony back into its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.
