used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
anew
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
DuckynounUS /ˈdʌkiː/
a special loved one
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
Hammerville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
hitchingverbUS /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
the state of being honored
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
and nothing more
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
Nealie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
easily agitated
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
PeeknounUS /piːk/
a secret look
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
RumpleverbUS /ˈrʌmpəl/
disturb the smoothness of
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
express in words
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Start "I say that this is just ripping!" cried Rumple joyously.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
unharnessing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
Wallis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Nealie held reins and whip in quite a professional style, and if she was nervous she took good care to say nothing about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sitting under the tilt of a light wagon with Rupert, the two small boys, and Ducky, while Nealie and Sylvia occupied the post of honour in front, and guided the steps of the big horse which was to draw the wagon to Hammerville.
workmanlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkmænlaɪk/
worthy of a good workman
From this reading Then leading it out again she had harnessed it with her own hands, backed it carefully into the shafts, and finished the processes of hitching to in a smart and workmanlike manner.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading She had, before starting from the yards of Messrs. Peek & Wallis, ably demonstrated her ability to manage a horse by unharnessing this very animal and leading it into the stable.
