Chapter II

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

later than; following

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

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

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

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

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

for a short time

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

-ing form of “curry” — season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

let fall to the ground

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

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

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

in a good-natured manner

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

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

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

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

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

longing to return home

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

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

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

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 Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

not any; not one

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

many times at short intervals

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

on one occasion

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

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

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

worried and uneasy

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

express in words

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading He got so he expected it, after awhile, and if his stall floor did not drop once a day, he became restless and took no interest in his food.

having a supporting base

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After that he often fell into the manure pit, and he always took it good-naturedly.

on a floor above

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

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

From this reading I was glad then that I had chosen a strong horse, for he did not seem to mind the drop in the least.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

at the time that

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

during the time that

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

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

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Usually, during the day, Bob and Mr. Prawley dropped into the basement together while Mr. Prawley was currying Bob, but at night, when we heard Bob calling us in the homesick, whinnying tone, and kicking his heels against the side of the stable, we knew what he wanted, and to prevent him kicking the stable to ruins, we--Isobel and I--would go out and drop him into the basement a couple of times.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He stood there with his front feet in the basement, as you might say, and with his rear feet upstairs, quite as if that was his usual way of standing.