used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Women screamed, and several fainted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Women screamed, and several fainted.
with resolute determination
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
a boy or man
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
Roy
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From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
done under pressure
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Women screamed, and several fainted.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several men rushed forward, in spite of the efforts of the officer to hold them back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horse was rearing and kicking, but Roy, plucky lad that he was, held on like grim death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT THE HOTEL There were confused shouts from the crowd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one hand firmly grasping the bridle, he reached up with the other, and clasped the nostrils of the horse in a tight grip.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women screamed, and several fainted.
