used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
in addition
From this reading Max and Toby and Bandy-legs had listened, and also stared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
Bandy-legs
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From this reading Max and Toby and Bandy-legs had listened, and also stared.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
companion's
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From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
a young female
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
the act of giving
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Max and Toby and Bandy-legs had listened, and also stared.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
only a very short time before
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
how
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From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
and nothing more
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
immediately past
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Max and Toby and Bandy-legs had listened, and also stared.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max and Toby and Bandy-legs had listened, and also stared.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
express in words
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
having a supporting base
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
Steve
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From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
not in physical motion
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
possessing sweep
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He stood there, and just stared as hard as he could at the girl in the buggy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Max and Toby and Bandy-legs had listened, and also stared.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
under normal conditions
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN DREAMS CAME TRUE Steve seemed turned into a pillar of stone.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading His hand though released its clutch upon the reins, and the girl, plying the whip on old Bill, swept past, giving him one last scornful look as she went; for indeed the usually elegant Steve must have impressed her as having taken to the life of a tramp, he was so soiled and streaked.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
but in spite of that
From this reading They grinned of course when they realized how their brave companion's efforts were wasted on the desert air; but did not say a single word as they walked on, and overtook the dazed Steve, still standing there as though hardly able as yet to figure it out.
