used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
anew
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You should have mentioned it before I started, Chris.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
BoersnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
Chris
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From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
commandeerverbUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪr/
take arbitrarily or by force
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
drinking-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
the act of departing
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You should have mentioned it before I started, Chris.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You should have mentioned it before I started, Chris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
and nothing more
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
KOP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
go away from a place
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "You should have mentioned it before I started, Chris.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
and nothing more
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You should have mentioned it before I started, Chris.
SPION
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From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
having a supporting base
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You should have mentioned it before I started, Chris.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We only want that to complete our outfit."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
at the time that
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
in or at the place that
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They always leave them standing just where they dismount, and will be in a store or a drinking-place for an hour at a time without attending to them."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There is no saying what I might not have done; and really, without joking, a pony is one of the easiest things going to steal when there are Boers about.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SPION KOP "It is almost a pity that you did not commandeer two ponies and saddles while you were about it," Chris laughed, as they set off again feeling all the better for their meal.
