used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
anew
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
favoured
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From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
staying power
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
loping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
naïve
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From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
Rada
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From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
Shabaz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
stirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
Swinton
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From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Shabaz came out of his loping canter and steadied to a leisurely gait up the palace hill, Rada, the groom, overtook his master.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Swinton chuckled at the naïve admission that the servant took it for granted he was to talk, being thus favoured.
which person or people
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "As the sahib wishes; but I know little of her who rides the grey stallion," Rada replied, grasping the iron.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Next morning Swinton again rode alone, Lord Victor declaring he would have enough exercise in the hunt that day.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Put a hand on the stirrup," Swinton commanded, "for the hill is long and your legs are the legs of experience."
