used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
Alchise
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From this reading Alchise led out the horses.
Alchise's
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From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Rhoda," he said.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
emancipatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪd/
free from traditional social restraints
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
a movement into or inward
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
high-backedadjective
having a high back
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Alchise led out the horses.
KINDERGARTENnounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/
a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
Kut-le
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From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Alchise led out the horses.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alchise led out the horses.
pony's
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From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
Rhoda
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From this reading "Come, Rhoda," he said.
put a saddle on
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
squaws
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From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The squaws each threw an emancipated, sinewy leg across a pony's back and followed Alchise's fluttering shirt up the mountain.
We'll
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From this reading ENTERING THE DESERT KINDERGARTEN "We'll start now," said Kut-le.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kut-le stood holding the bridle of a sedate little horse on which he had fastened a comfortable high-backed saddle.
