used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
divisible by two
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
Lilly
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From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
engage in
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
ranchman
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From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
rascal's
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From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
Rush'snounUS /ˈrʌʃɪz/
possessive form of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Stop!" called out Allen, as he struck Lilly to urge her on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
(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 Too often had he ridden on Rush's back, and too well did he know the sturdy little horse's characteristics.
Winthrop
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From this reading A Dangerous Situation It was not possible for Allen Winthrop to make any mistake regarding the animal the man on the mountain trail was riding.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the man was a stranger to the young ranchman, and he could not even remember having seen the rascal's face before.
