used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
anticipatoryadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpətɔːri/
in anticipation
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
from appearances alone
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
Boyar
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From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
buckboardnoun
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
CollienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
Collie's
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From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
Dr
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From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
equineadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/
resembling a horse
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
divisible by two
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
Louise
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From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
Louise's
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From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
Marshall'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
MarshallsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃɔːlz/
plural of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
offhandadjectiveUS /ˈɔːfˈhænd/
with little or no preparation or forethought
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
put a saddle on
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a firmer grip on the seat and looked at Collie.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RED EPISODE Dr. Marshall's offhand designation of the buckboard as "a team in a hurry" was prophetic, even unto the end.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Boyar could not accomplish in the way of equine gymnastics in harness, Apache, Collie's pony, could.
but in spite of that
From this reading Louise was a little fearful for her guests, yet she had confidence in the driver.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Marshalls apparently saw nothing more than a pair of very spirited "real Western horses like one reads about, you know," until Dr. Marshall, slowly coming out of a kind of anticipatory haze, as Boyar stood on his hind feet and tried to face the buckboard, recognized the black horse as Louise's saddle animal.
