andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
dismounted
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From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
Ollie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the gate, Ollie dismounted to help the girl from her horse.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
PETE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT PETE TOLD SAMMY.
pony's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
SAMMY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT PETE TOLD SAMMY.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
TOLDverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading WHAT PETE TOLD SAMMY.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
unassistedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading But before he could reach the pony’s side, Sammy sprang lightly to the ground, unassisted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT PETE TOLD SAMMY.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not easy to ride side by side, when each was busy with thoughts not to be spoken.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No word was spoken by either Sammy or her lover, while their horses were climbing the mill road, and both were glad when they reached the top of the ridge, and turned into the narrow path where they would need to ride one before the other.
