used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
Carleton
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From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
equipmentsnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/
plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
ish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
NEIGHnounUS /neɪ/
the characteristic sounds made by a horse
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
promiscuousadjectiveUS /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/
not selective of a single class or person
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
put a saddle on
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
sotnounUS /sɔːt/
a chronic drinker
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
not in physical motion
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEIGH OF A HORSE The stray horse appeared to be distributing the property of the boys in a promiscuous fashion.
vants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
at the time that
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
which person or people
From this reading "Seems to me," remarked Otto, who began to feel some weariness and impatience, "dot the animal ish not a good vile getting tired so as he vants to sot down and rest."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He is likely to do so when it begins to grow dark, which will be before long," added Jack Carleton, noting the closing day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as they knew, he still retained his equipments and a roll of personal effects, fastened in front of the saddle instead of behind it, as was the case with the blankets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The friends had been hopeful from the first that they would overtake the missing horse before sunset.
