used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AN ACT OF TREACHERY.
alretty
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From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACT OF TREACHERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
declivitynoun
a downward slope or bend
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
dust-coveredadjective
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
divisible by two
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
Geisler
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From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
goot
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From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
He's
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From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
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 "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
Merrill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACT OF TREACHERY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
having a point
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading AN ACT OF TREACHERY.
vay
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From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
voss
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From this reading "He voss come a goot long vay, alretty," commented Geisler, taking in the dust-covered appearance of horse and rider.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "He's an American," went on Mr. Merrill, "a young man, too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gray powder, which covered both, was visible even at that distance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He pointed inquiringly down the hillside at a young figure on horseback that was wearily climbing the declivity.
