used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
in addition
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
being joined in close association
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
checkreinnoun
a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
girthnounUS /ɡɜːrθ/
the distance around a person's body
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
Hawksworth
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From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
mare'snounUS /merz/
possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
put a saddle on
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading A second tapestry band around the mare's neck secured the saddle near the mane.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
tassels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
trianglesnounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəlz/
plural of “triangle” — a three-sided polygon
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horse's neck was held in a permanent arch by a leather checkrein extending from the base of the bridle through the chest strap, and secured to the lower girth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stirrups were small triangles of iron held by a leather strap attached to a ring at the top of the girth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hawksworth looked at the horse, a spirited Arabian mare, and then at the saddle, a heavy round tapestry embroidered in silver thread with tassels front and back, held by a thick girth also of tapestry.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading The mane itself had been woven with decorations of beads and small feathers.
