used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading BOB’S FIRST ADVENTURE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
have
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
BOB'SnounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading BOB’S FIRST ADVENTURE.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
a youthful male person
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
placed crosswise
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
dismounting
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From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BOB’S FIRST ADVENTURE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
good-morning
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From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
idlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
and nothing more
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
put a saddle on
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
cut with a saw
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
in or at the place that
From this reading He rode to a rack on the opposite side of the street where the horses belonging to the idlers were hitched, and after dismounting and tying his own animal, he took the valise down from the horn of his saddle, where it had hung during the journey, and crossed over to the sidewalk.
a Caucasian
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
which person or people
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I hope they will know me the next time they see me!”
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I WONDER if they never saw a white boy and a spotted horse before,” thought Bob, who could not bear to have any one stare at him.
showing curiosity
From this reading He bowed and wished the idlers good-morning, as he passed through their ranks, but they only stared at him the harder; and Bob, wondering at their rudeness, kept on and went into the store.
