used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
BlazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
one or the other of two
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
at any time
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
a boy or man
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
immediately past
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
Pottawatomies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
any competition
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
express in words
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE WOODS.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE WOODS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading The race between Wharton Edwards and the famous Shawanoe runner, Blazing Arrow, was to come off at last, but under far different circumstances than either had ever anticipated.
at the time that
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
which person or people
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THROUGH THE WOODS.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He hated the whole race with a consuming hatred, and his wrath against this lad was more intense than against any human being.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
Wyandots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was he that had the audacity to think himself worthy of running a race with him, who had defeated the most renowned runners of the Wyandots, Pottawatomies, and the adjoining tribes, to say nothing of his own people.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The wretch, while under the influence of liquor, had attempted the life of the youth, and now, when his own natural self, he was determined to run him down, and to his death.
