used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdɪd/
of unmixed ancestry
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
Charlottesville
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From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
d'ye
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From this reading "What d'ye think of him, Rod?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Where did you get him?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "He's one Squire Herndon got down on the Pamunkey.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Where did you get him?"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He's one Squire Herndon got down on the Pamunkey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
he's
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From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
Herndon
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From this reading "He's one Squire Herndon got down on the Pamunkey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What d'ye think of him, Rod?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
the force of workers available
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What d'ye think of him, Rod?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
outlivedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/
past form of “outlive” — live longer than
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
Pamunkey
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From this reading "He's one Squire Herndon got down on the Pamunkey.
RALLYINGnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
raw-boned
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From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "What d'ye think of him, Rod?"
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
Rodney
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From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "He's one Squire Herndon got down on the Pamunkey.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What d'ye think of him, Rod?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
VIRGINIA'SnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjəz/
possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading RALLYING VIRGINIA'S MINUTE MEN The evening after Rodney returned to Charlottesville, Angus rode over on a raw-boned steed that evidently had outlived his day for leaping fences and following the hounds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What d'ye think of him, Rod?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where did you get him?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, he's some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, speaking as favourably as he could, for he liked Angus and knew the boy had been a little envious of late.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where did you get him?"
