used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
distancedverbUS /ˈdɪstənst/
past form of “distance” — keep at a distance
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where does this road lead?"
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
a long fixed look
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
gloweringlyadverb
in a glowering manner
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
jes
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From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Where does this road lead?"
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
most important element
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
mountings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
a course of conduct
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Where does this road lead?"
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They could hear Lloyd's cheery, vibrant voice as he called out to him:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where does this road lead?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
which person or people
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why--it jes' leads round an' round about 'n the mountings."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The man responded in somewhat surly wise, eyeing, gloweringly, the dashing apparition of the young horseman, springing up so suddenly in the midst of the woods, for Lloyd's appearance, thus well mounted, was doubly effective.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the distanced equestrian party came within view of the two in advance they perceived that Lloyd was riding forward toward a young mountaineer who stood at gaze in the path which intersected the somewhat more definitely marked main road.
