Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

showing careful forethought

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

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From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

highest in quality

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

English lyric poet (1591-1674)

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

tied with a knot

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

a person who carries a message

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

a brief written record

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

above and across; more than

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

put a saddle on

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

superlative of “steep” — having a sharp inclination

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had knotted the bridle reins on Presto’s neck, turned up the stirrups over the saddle, given him a slap on the flank and told him to “go home.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

precisely as stated

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was addressed to Dr. Minturn and told where they were and how desperate was their need.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Every well-trained Western horse knows that order, and will find his way over the steepest trails back to his own stable, nor will he allow himself to be stopped or molested on the way.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “OLD FRIENDS AND OLD TIMES” A riderless brown pony, very cautious and very wise, stepping carefully from ledge to ledge, testing his footing and picking his way with the greatest of skill, was the messenger upon whom depended all hope of safety for Beatrice, Nancy, and John Herrick.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Tucked under his stirrup leather was a note that Beatrice had scrawled hastily on the scrap of paper that had wrapped their sandwiches.