used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
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From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You--you!” he cried.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
highest in quality
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You--you!” he cried.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
LOADEDadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
put a saddle on
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
express in speech
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
male cat
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The trooper seemed to be fully as astonished as the Rambler.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in thunder are you doing out on the plains at this time of night?
at the time that
From this reading THE LOADED WAGON “Billy Ashe!” exclaimed Tom Clifton, in the greatest amazement, when his breath and the excited state of his feelings permitted him to speak.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And riding a horse without saddle or bridle?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You--you!” he cried.
