used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Powell waited until the ponies stood beside his horse.
confined by bonds
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
Donnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
the act of departing
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
perilouslyadverbUS /ˈperələsli/
in a dangerous manner
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading Powell waited until the ponies stood beside his horse.
with low volume
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Powell waited until the ponies stood beside his horse.
straysnounUS /streɪz/
plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
tie-rope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
bound or secured closely
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Powell waited until the ponies stood beside his horse.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Powell waited until the ponies stood beside his horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He saw the saddles and that the ponies were tied together, so concluded the horses had broken away and were homeward bound, leaving Katherine and Donnie afoot higher up on the trail.
at the time that
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
whinnyverb
make a characteristic sound, of a horse
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he moved quietly and secured them with his tie-rope, and mounted his horse to lead the strays up the trail.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had no thought of any danger to Katherine or Donnie, until a turn in the trail revealed the top of the climb and a woman standing perilously near the edge of the cliff.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading He was engaged in wrapping these rare specimens in his handkerchief, when he heard his horse whinny, and as he moved to the entrance of the cave, noticed Fox and Pet picking their way down the steep trail.
