used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
being joined in close association
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
barbnounUS /bɑːrb/
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
barb'snounUS /bɑːrbz/
possessive form of “barb” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
chemisenounUS /ʃəˈmiːz/
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
DaybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
set up or found
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
generalshipnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlʃɪp/
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
coins made of gold
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
hacksnounUS /hæks/
plural of “hack” — one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
horse-hair
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From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
Juana
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From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
conformity or harmony
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
off-rein
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From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
respectable-looking
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From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
riding-skirt
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From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
saddle-cloth
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From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
get by special effort
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
Senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
side-saddle
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From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
Tarifa
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From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
tasselnounUS /ˈtæsəl/
adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Daybreak the next morning found them issuing forth from the ancient city of Tarifa on a couple of respectable-looking hacks, hired from the innkeeper.
throat-lash
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From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Under her side-saddle, of green velvet studded with gilt nails, was a Moorish saddle-cloth, striped with vivid red and white, and fringed deeply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading From the throat-lash of the bridle hung a long tassel, as an artificial auxiliary to the barb's tail in the task of keeping the flies off, further assisted by a tuft of white horse-hair attached to the butt of her whip.
a Caucasian
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
which person or people
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank had, with his accustomed generalship, managed to secure a position at the off-rein of the Senorita Juana, who was mounted on a beautiful little white barb.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading She wore a looped hat and white plume, a riding-skirt, and an embroidered jacket of blue cloth, fastened, as was the wrought bosom of her chemise, with small gold buttons.
