used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She stood up and looked along the ridge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She stood up and looked along the ridge.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
for the reason that
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
grayingverbUS /ˈɡreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “gray” — make grey
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She stood up and looked along the ridge.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
the light of the Moon
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
others
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From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
picketedverbUS /ˈpɪkətɪd/
past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
with speed
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading She stood up and looked along the ridge.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
roundishadjective
somewhat round in appearance or form
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood up and looked along the ridge.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED Because of the moonlight she did not heed the graying of the east.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A small roundish object appeared above the crest--then others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rose quickly--the heads of riders spurring their horses up the far side of the ridge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She stood up and looked along the ridge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
whinnying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the whinnying of the picketed horses roused her from the apathy of misery into which she had sunk.
