used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
in the past
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
the act of departing
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
an established custom
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
Horton
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From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
an instinctive motive
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Horton," I said, "your horse is leaving."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
the act of departing
From this reading "Mr. Horton," I said, "your horse is leaving."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
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 A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
with speed
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Horton," I said, "your horse is leaving."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
at the time that
From this reading GUARD MAKES A MISTAKE Mr. Horton was returning to the charge when I eagerly caught at an opportunity that now presented itself, of speeding his departure.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was standing with his back to the open door, and had not observed, as we did, that his horse--contrary to the usual habit of mountain ponies--was not standing patiently where his master had left him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Weary of waiting, he was walking away along the homeward road as rapidly as the dangling bridle reins would allow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A wicked impulse forced me to add: "I am sure you would hate to lose your horse here--as you did a coat button, one night not so long ago."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Horton," I said, "your horse is leaving."
