used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
set up or found
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going to the Shields ranch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wasted no time over his toilet.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
most important element
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
not any; not one
From this reading He wasted no time over his toilet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wasted no time over his toilet.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He was going to the Shields ranch.
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 Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
Roderick
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From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
ShieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading He was going to the Shields ranch.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wasted no time over his toilet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He wasted no time over his toilet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after, the horses decorated with the best string of sleigh bells the livery could provide, he was holding the reins taut and sailing down through the main street of the little mining town headed for the country.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading He wasted no time over his toilet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he bundled up snugly and warmly, went over to the livery stable and engaged a team and a sleigh.
at the time that
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE morning after the directors’ meeting, when Roderick awakened and looked out of the window, he found the air filled with flakes of falling snow.
