used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am an American!
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "I am an American!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am an American!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL MARCHAND.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
power to direct or determine
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am an American!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
MARCHAND
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From this reading COLONEL MARCHAND.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
a particular point in time
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
and nothing more
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
Ronie
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From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing only the inevitable to be met, he cried out:
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
VenezuelanounUS /ˌvenɪzˈweɪlə/
a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the thrilling command of the leader of this body of horsemen, the firearms of his soldiers leaped to their shoulders, and in another moment a volley of bullets would have stopped the advance of our hero.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was fortunate for Ronie Rand that he had succeeded in getting control of the horse he rode, or his experiences in Venezuela would have terminated in a tragic manner.
