used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
BILL'SnounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
BLUNDERINGverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
Bryant
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From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
Charlie
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From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His look suggested the confidence of the victor.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt, no question.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
Fyles's
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From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His look suggested the confidence of the victor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
Kate
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From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His look suggested the confidence of the victor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt, no question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was no doubt, no question.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
unusual or striking
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
Seton's
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From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His look suggested the confidence of the victor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading And so Charlie Bryant read it as he passed him on the trail.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
under normal conditions
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading There was an almost boyish light of excited anticipation and hope in the usually cold eyes that looked out down the valley as he rode away.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading His look suggested the confidence of the victor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
which person or people
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BILL'S FRESH BLUNDERING The change in the man that rode away from Kate Seton's home as compared with the man who had arrived there less than an hour earlier was so remarkable as to be almost absurd in a man of Stanley Fyles's reputation for stern discipline and uncompromising methods.
