adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
Allister
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From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
holdupnounUS /ˈhoʊldʌp/
robbery at gunpoint
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading After that his mind was busied by his ride, for, having the finest mount in the crowd, to him had been assigned the longest and the most roundabout route to reach the Twin Eagles.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The leader had drawn his horse to one side a couple of miles down the valley, and, as each of his band passed him, he raised his hand in silent greeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Andrew the last danger of the holdup had been assigned as the rear guard, and he was the last man to pass Allister.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the last Andrew saw of him, a ghostly figure sitting his horse with his hand above his head.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he covered so much ground with Sally that, instead of needing the full five days to make the rendezvous, he could afford to loaf the last stage of the journey.
