Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

later than; following

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

anew

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

brought into existence

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

clothing in general

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

true confidential information

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

a very sleepy state

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

opinion or judgment

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

a boy or man

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

moving swiftly

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

a farewell remark

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

in a heated manner

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

put a saddle on

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Philip laughed as he swung into the saddle and looked down at the friendly faces, most of them black faces, below, "Good-by," he said.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

having been warmed up

From this reading Through the bright drowsiness of the little city he rode in the early Sunday morning, and his heart sang for joy to feel himself again across a horse, and for the love of the place that warmed him already.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

which person or people

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The sun shone hotly, but he liked it; he felt his whole being slipping into place, fitting to its environment; surely, in spite of birth and breeding, he was Southern born and bred, for this felt like home more than any home he had known!

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Wish me good luck, won't you?" and a willing chorus of "Good luck, boss," came flying after him as the horse's hoofs clattered down the street.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A little crowd of loungers stared with frank admiration at the young fellow who came out smiling from the door of the Phoenix Hotel, big and handsome in his riding clothes, his eyes taking in the details of girths and bits and straps with the keenness of a horseman.