used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
buckingverbUS /ˈbʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
cockernounUS /ˈkɑːkər/
a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
dearly loved
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
a young female
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
the act of departing
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
half-broken
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From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
Langdon
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From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
OriolenounUS /ˈɔːrioʊl/
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
a full supply
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
Sadie
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From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
spanielnounUS /ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh!" gasped Oriole, "I am just going to _love_ that pony."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
Three-bar
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From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
ugly-looking
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From this reading The girl from the East had seen plenty of bucking, snapping, ugly-looking half-broken ponies; but Molly was as kind looking and affectionate of disposition as a cocker spaniel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOLLY The day after Oriole had arrived at the Three-bar Ranch she was introduced to Molly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Molly was what Harvey Langdon called a "blue" pony--almost the color of a Maltese cat--and she was a "dear" as Oriole immediately declared.
You'd
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From this reading "You'd best learn to ride her first," was the comment of the practical Sadie Brown.
