used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
how long something has existed
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
agha's
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From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
Ardashir
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From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
falconsnounUS /ˈfælkənz/
plural of “falcon” — diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
how
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From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
KARIM
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From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
NASR'ULLAH
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From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
put a saddle on
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
cut with a saw
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
a male human offspring
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
move hurridly
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there was simply a ride across country to the hills, made gay by feats of horsemanship.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At other times there was a party to hunt quail or partridge with the aid of falcons and dogs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, was very fond of riding, and was often in the saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KARIM AT THE PALACE NASR'ULLAH was true to his promise, for he saw that Karim was large for his age, and had already learned how to manage horses.
at the time that
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young khan and his friends, with their servants, rode madly at full speed in small circles, or pretended to get into a fight and fired their guns when at full run.
