used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
Allison
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
cookiesnounUS /ˈkʊkiz/
plural of “cooky” — the cook on a ranch or at a camp
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
decorouslyadverb
in a proper and decorous manner
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
denimnounUS /ˈdenəm/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
Fair'snounUS /ferz/
possessive form of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
out-riders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
SEVENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
SonnynounUS /ˈsʌni/
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His face shone like the rising sun from behind Fair’s shoulder as they sat decorously mounted on Diamond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “The out-riders wait the Princess,” said Fair, “good morning, Miss Allison.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
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 THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
at the time that
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Sonny wore denim overalls a shade less ragged and a little shirt with sleeves.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE SEVENTH SENSE They were as good as their word, and when Nance rode up the narrow defile on the day and hour appointed, they were waiting, fresh and neat as abundant water and their worn garments would permit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you bring cookies?” queried the boy eagerly, “we’ve got the fish!”
