Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

anew

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

(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 The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

terminate

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

hunting ducks

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

a short vivid experience

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

a young female

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

jump lightly

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

thrust or throw into

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

any competition

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

in a reckless manner

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

move stealthily

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

possessing sweep

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

plural of “toad” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading But—merciful hop toads! this trail is crooked enough to break a snake’s back, isn’t it?”

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 The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Treff Graham grasped it, ducking low to avoid the tall bushes and small trees that almost swept him off his plunging horse as he followed Pemrose down the shoulder of Little Sister mountain.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Race “If it weren’t for the trees, we ought to be able to see them now.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girl had started off recklessly at a fast trot—a chameleon-like trot that was now a slip now a wild plunge—Revelation feeling with his fore feet for a footing—and now a coasting gait in which he slid upon his haunches; then the pace slackened, to become again the slip and slide and plunge in which girl and horse, flashing amid the bright fall foliage, turned all sorts of colors in the early light.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Are you—are you coming?” she shouted impatiently over her shoulder.