used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
Barry's
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From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
a special loved one
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
any competition
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
thoroughbredsnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbredz/
plural of “thoroughbred” — a well-bred person
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Next morning the two friends mounted early for a canter through the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
accept gladly
From this reading Miss Lewis was pleased to accept a welcome invitation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterward, the thoroughbreds from the foothills went side by side.
at the time that
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Isabel rode her husband's horse, while Gay exulted over the restive temper of Mrs. Barry's more spirited animal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You darling!" she cried, when finally she controlled the pretty creature, too keen for a race.
