used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DELAY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
Burnet
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From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading A STRANGE DELAY.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
Gleeson
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From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
the act of departing
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
the act of departing
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
mustangnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋ/
small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
and nothing more
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
cut with a saw
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DELAY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Avon Burnet and Gleeson continued riding northward at an easy gallop, their eyes and ears on the alert for sounds of their friends or enemies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A dark object on the ground caused him to force his pony toward it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you remember this spot?" asked the elder, drawing his mustang down to a walk, after going some distance.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth looked keenly round in the gloom, but saw only the level plain, similar to that over which they had ridden since leaving the cabin.
