from one side of something to the other
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
Donald
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From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
forbiddinglyadverb
in an unpleasant or menacing manner
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
depressingly dark
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
immediately past
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
and nothing more
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
Papiu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
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 Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
sled-runners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
make square
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
teamsternounUS /ˈtiːmstər/
the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
in the direction of
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
wagon-recess
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From this reading Morton in short serviceable sheep furs that set off his square shoulders and powerful chest, helped the ladies into their wagon-recess.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The horses strained and pulled; the sled-runners squeaked and scratched but luckily held; the drivers, by turns, coaxed and threatened, prayed and swore, until at last the vehicle was gotten under way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading As they emerged from the protection of the firs and the thick undergrowth the road became brighter and sloped perceptibly towards the narrow valley which marked the location of the mountain road leading to the West.
at the time that
From this reading The frowning and forbiddingly gloomy slope of the hillside across the gorge to the East showed clear against the sulphur streak in the sky, when the lumbering vehicle drew up before the porch and the order came to start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Papiu walked at the head of the horses, Donald handled the reins while the younger of the brothers, astride the leader, encouraged the animals in the subtle, mysterious ways which only the experienced teamster knows.