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From this reading 8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
the organ of sight
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
someone who hunts game
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
PsalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
RESOLUTIONSnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading RESOLUTIONS.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
not in physical motion
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
unmistakeably
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From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
which person or people
From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
belonging to which person
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
xxxiiadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading _"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."_—Psalm xxxii.
a late time of life
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
You've
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From this reading "You've had a narrow escape!" cried the second rider to David, who still stood as if rooted to the ground.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "A RIGHT good shot, and a splendid prize!" exclaimed a loud cheerful voice in English, as, musket in hand, a young mounted hunter galloped up to the spot, followed by another, a few years older than himself, whose face, bearded and bronzed, was unmistakeably English.
