Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Ralph Arrives at Savannah.

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

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ralph Arrives at Savannah.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

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

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

the lower side of anything

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy saw the inevitable catastrophe that was coming.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The boy saw the inevitable catastrophe that was coming.

in a clumsy manner

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The boy saw the inevitable catastrophe that was coming.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

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

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

made afraid

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

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

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

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

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

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

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading The boy saw the inevitable catastrophe that was coming.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

and nothing more

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

above and across; more than

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

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From this reading Ralph Arrives at Savannah.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

put a saddle on

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river

From this reading Ralph Arrives at Savannah.

cut with a saw

From this reading The boy saw the inevitable catastrophe that was coming.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boy saw the inevitable catastrophe that was coming.

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

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

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

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

past form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

precisely as stated

From this reading It might not have done any good, anyhow, as under the pressure of five frightened mules, the one Ralph bestrode was pushed to the very verge of the high embankment leading up to the bridge.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

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

From this reading The warning was too late to be effectual.

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

From this reading He released his feet from the stirrups, unwound the halter from the saddle bow and threw himself on the back of the next mule just as the one he had been riding toppled over the embankment, down which it rolled clumsily to the bottom.