used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE BANK OF A STREAM.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading ON THE BANK OF A STREAM.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
Brophy
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From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
one or the other of two
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
HaltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
haunchnoun
the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
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 Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
not any; not one
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE BANK OF A STREAM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BANK OF A STREAM.
and nothing more
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
others
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From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
pack-horse
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From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
express in words
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
a male human offspring
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading ON THE BANK OF A STREAM.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BANK OF A STREAM.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
Tim
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From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pack-horse did not require leading, but as his load was lighter than either of the others, he kept his head at the haunch of the others, and plodded along as contentedly as they.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It need not be said that George Starr wasted no time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drew up beside the pony on which his wife sat with Dot in front.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Halting only long enough to say a few words to Tim Brophy before he set out to warn the son of his danger, he resumed his journey toward Fort Meade, some thirty miles away, at the base of the Black Hills.
