used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
anew
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
EmirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
HOBSON'S
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From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
set down according to a plan
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
hear with intention
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
move upward
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
put a saddle on
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
Sallie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sank into his saddle again, and issued some further orders, in Arabic.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading Most of his force on foot in the rear made off at a staggering run.
having a supporting base
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Emir was standing up in his stirrups to listen.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The ceaseless uproar from within the camp had suddenly increased.
Yoxall
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From this reading HOBSON'S CHOICE Sallie had made an effort to rise, but her knees had utterly failed her, and Reuben Yoxall had laid a heavy arm across her shoulders.
