used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
(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 All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE CANOE.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
divisible by two
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
Fred
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From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fred, himself, had ridden him more than once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
engage in
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
on one occasion
From this reading Fred, himself, had ridden him more than once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
others
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From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
pack-horses
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From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
unusual or striking
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Fred, himself, had ridden him more than once.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
move hurridly
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading All three were familiar to him, and the one he had spoken of as being darker in color than the others, and as having a star in his forehead, was the identical animal owned by his father.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANOE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
at the time that
From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It should be said, however, that they were the pack-horses, which even when put to their best paces, could not make good speed.
Winnebagos
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From this reading It certainly was remarkable that when Fred Linden was watching the three Winnebagos so closely, and when, as I have said, he noticed more than one trifling matter, that he failed to recognize the animals they were riding.
