used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
placed in a grave
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
mare'snounUS /merz/
possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
Marton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
put a saddle on
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
Silver-Thatch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Silver-Thatch Molly Marton sat leaning over the horn of her saddle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The other hand was reaching down holding her mare’s reins, while the thirsty creature buried its muzzle in the speeding waters of the creek.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The afternoon was well advanced, and the sun was already approaching the crystal peaks of the more distant hills.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One elbow was propped upon it, while her brown hand supported her chin.
but in spite of that
From this reading Molly calculated there was a good three hours to complete darkness yet, and she could reasonably expect to reach home in less time than that.
