used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
Dismounting
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From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
a young female
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
shoot down, of birds
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
the act of departing
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
Mauchacho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
neighnounUS /neɪ/
the characteristic sounds made by a horse
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
nibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
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 Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
not used up
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
put a saddle on
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
cut with a saw
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
having a supporting base
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A loud neigh startled the girl from her lethargy, and she discovered a saddled horse standing near the entrance to her “den.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first she felt a slight alarm, then saw that it was one of the ranch horses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I—AM—BUT—AN—INDIAN” Mauchacho was permitted to choose his own trail and pace.
at the time that
From this reading His rider did not notice when he stopped to nibble at some tempting grass, or stretched his neck for a few remaining green leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dismounting, and leaving her horse with trailing reins, she hurried to learn the cause of the empty saddle.
