used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY TRACY.
Marston's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
riderless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
TRACYnounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading LADY TRACY.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
Twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading 'Twas evident that she had come to the house in Marston's company, and now waited his return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So startled and surprised was I by her unexpected appearance that I could not repress an exclamation, and she turned her eyes full upon me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was seated upon a horse, while a mounted groom behind her held the bridle of a third horse, saddled, but riderless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outside the house I came face to face with the original of the miniature.
