1888
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From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
BARNnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading My taste was for high-stepping carriage horses.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
DANCEnounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For fast horses I had no liking.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For fast horses I had no liking.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
high-steppingadjective
having or moving with a high step
From this reading My taste was for high-stepping carriage horses.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For fast horses I had no liking.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading For fast horses I had no liking.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My taste was for high-stepping carriage horses.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
Redstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
T-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading My taste was for high-stepping carriage horses.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "COME AND DANCE IN THE BARN" Although very fond of horses and driving it was not until 1888 that we indulged ourselves in that direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A pair that could pull a heavy T-cart with four people eight or nine miles an hour and keep it up without urging, were fast enough in my opinion.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When we built "Redstone" we planned where we would put the stable when ready for it, but were in no hurry about building.
