(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
ALTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It reared and threw him, then bolted.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading It reared and threw him, then bolted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fred was not hurt by the fall.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
disengageverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Fred was not hurt by the fall.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
Fred
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From this reading Fred was not hurt by the fall.
Fred's
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From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
be the source of pain
From this reading Fred was not hurt by the fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It reared and threw him, then bolted.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
not any; not one
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred was not hurt by the fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading It reared and threw him, then bolted.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
only a very short time before
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It reared and threw him, then bolted.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It reared and threw him, then bolted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tired already, the sudden appearance of the monstrous ray of light and the roar of the approaching motor was too much for that horse.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ALTERED PLANS Fred's horse did for him what he could scarcely have done for himself in time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having had no stirrups from which to disengage his feet, he was able to let himself go.
