AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
Crossjay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
multiplyverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
combine by multiplication
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
RUNverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
TRUANTnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
twittering
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From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
view-halloo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shouted a view-halloo, and flung up his legs.
WALKnounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was fleet; she ran as though a hundred little feet were bearing her onward smooth as water over the lawn and the sweeps of grass of the park, so swiftly did the hidden pair multiply one another to speed her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading So sweet was she in her flowing pace, that the boy, as became his age, translated admiration into a dogged frenzy of pursuit, and continued pounding along, when far outstripped, determined to run her down or die.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Suddenly her flight wound to an end in a dozen twittering steps, and she sank.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A RUN WITH THE TRUANT; A WALK WITH THE MASTER The sight of Miss Middleton running inflamed young Crossjay with the passion of the game of hare and hounds.
