used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
Chunky's
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From this reading Chunky's horse started with a leap and a snort.
cinchedverbUS /sɪntʃt/
past form of “cinch” — tie a cinch around
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
else
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From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
fussedverbUS /fʌst/
past form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
girthnounUS /ɡɜːrθ/
the distance around a person's body
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
the act of giving
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Chunky's horse started with a leap and a snort.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
pommelverbUS /ˈpɑːməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
put a saddle on
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading Chunky's horse started with a leap and a snort.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
Stacy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
Stacy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Chunky's horse started with a leap and a snort.
stirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
push forcefully
From this reading Then the fat boy thrust a foot into the stirrup, one hand grasping the pommel of the saddle, the free hand giving the animal a sharp slap on the flanks.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading The boy's toe slipped from the stirrup before he had succeeded in swinging the other leg over the saddle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FAT BOY HUNG UP Stacy fumbled and fussed until he had cinched the girth tightly, the horse chafing at its bit, eager to be after its companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then something else occurred that was not a part of Stacy's programme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chunky's horse started with a leap and a snort.
