used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
at or in the front
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly the horse stumbled clumsily and the rider came to himself with a start.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading Suddenly the horse stumbled clumsily and the rider came to himself with a start.
collienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
being one more than seven
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
EighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
being one more than ten
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
divisible by two
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
FourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suddenly the horse stumbled clumsily and the rider came to himself with a start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
mongrelnoun
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
and nothing more
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
pommelverbUS /ˈpɑːməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
put a saddle on
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
SeventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
SixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly the horse stumbled clumsily and the rider came to himself with a start.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Suddenly the horse stumbled clumsily and the rider came to himself with a start.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the horse stumbled clumsily and the rider came to himself with a start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The horse ambled sleepily up the dusty trail, his head low and his eyes not more than half open.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Although it was late afternoon it was very hot—hot even for August.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
in or at the place that
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
which person or people
From this reading The rein hung loosely over his neck where it had been tossed by the rider who sat dozing in the saddle, his two hands folded across the pommel in front of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only alert member of the group, for there were three of these companions of the road, was the dog, a mongrel collie that trotted ahead with tongue hanging, or waited panting in the middle of the trail for the horse and rider to come up.
