used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
baguales
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From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
Calificura
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From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
lassonounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
the act of departing
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
Lenketrou
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From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
roused to anger
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
not any; not one
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
on one occasion
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
having a point
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
get by special effort
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
move hurridly
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
carry out
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
Topsie
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From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although Topsie clung to the lasso like grim death, and kept it as tight as possible, it seemed to have very little effect in checking the animal’s speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His blood was up, and he evidently meant fighting it out to the bitter end.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With his head thrown back and his tail furiously lashing his sides, the stallion held on his way.
at the time that
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the stallion started forward on his mad gallop, he pointed once more for the narrow gorge, from which he had already been turned by the presence of Calificura and Lenketrou.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But those Indians, no sooner had they seen their fellows come to close quarters with the baguales, had galloped forward to take part in the fray, and themselves secure, if possible, a prize each, leaving the gorge for the nonce unguarded.
