used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
Dave
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From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
Jimmie
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From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
Jimmie's
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From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
Kaiser'snounUS /ˈkaɪzərz/
possessive form of “kaiser” — the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
roused to anger
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
mettlesomeadjective
having a proud and unbroken spirit
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
attach to a support
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
not one, and not any
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
proddedverbUS /ˈprɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “prod” — to push against gently
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
the act of punishing
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
move hurridly
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
the season of growth
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Before the Kaiser could check the mad rush of his mount and bring the noble animal to a quivering stop, considerable distance had been covered.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
in a swift manner
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So swiftly had the movement been executed by Jimmie that none of the officers near by had been able to intercept the flight of the three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
tractableadjectiveUS /ˈtræktəbəl/
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Usually a tractable, though mettlesome beast, the horse was greatly surprised at the treatment he was receiving, and it is not surprising that he made every effort to escape the punishment.
at the time that
From this reading ESCAPED PRISONERS When Jimmie's toe prodded the Kaiser's horse in the ribs, that animal gave a mighty spring and bounded from his position.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the first movement of his comrade, Dave had urged his own horse forward in the expectation that Jimmie would attempt escape.
