used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
confined by bonds
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
Elder's
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From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
the act of retaining something
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
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 "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
Margaret
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From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
neighed
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From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
PiedmontnounUS /ˈpiːdmɑːnt/
the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
PresbyteriannounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriən/
a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
cut with a saw
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
having a supporting base
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
Stoneman
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From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
VENGEANCEnounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was dark long before Margaret and Stoneman reached Piedmont.
look attentively
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were holding a watch service, asking God for victory in the eventful struggle of the day.
white-and-scarlet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man did not notice it, but Margaret knew a squadron of white-and-scarlet horsemen stood in those woods, and her heart gave a bound of joy.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As they passed the Presbyterian church, she saw through the open window her father standing at his Elder's seat leading in prayer.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A mile out of town a horse neighed in the woods, and, tired as she was, Queen threw her head high and answered the call.
