aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
archingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/
forming or resembling an arch
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
BarelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
distendedverbUS /dɪˈstendɪd/
past form of “distend” — become wider
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
a young female
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
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 girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
How
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From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
incarnateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrnət/
make concrete and real
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
held dear
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
Mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
pine-scented
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From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
participate in games or sport
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
with speed
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
satinyadjective
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace, beauty, strength incarnate as the play of the great muscles beneath that satiny coat carried him forward—one of God’s most perfect creatures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
arousing affect
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Barely an hour had passed since good old Mammy watched her “baby” ride away so happily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never were hearts lighter than those of the riders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
whiffs
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From this reading The girl mounted upon the beautiful thoroughbred bay horse, which had grown to know and love her voice and touch as he knew and loved his master’s; his splendid head tossing up and down in his delight; his superb neck arching in pride; his delicate nostrils distended to draw in delicious whiffs of the pine-scented air; his dainty hoofs barely touching the ground!
WOMEN'S
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From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THREE LITTLE WOMEN’S SUCCESS How quickly things come about in this world.
