used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
DEERFOOT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
relieve from
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
Shawanoe
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From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
move hurridly
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
up to a particular time
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading DEERFOOT waited till sure of the exhaustion of the stallion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The instant the horse felt himself free of his master he dashed off at the highest bent of his speed, as if determined to be rid of the dreaded one at whatever cost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then while he was still galloping in his tired way, he slipped from his back and, dropping to the ground, began running beside him.
WHIRLWINDnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading WHIRLWIND.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You know what a wonderful runner the young Shawanoe was, and he now put forth every ounce of energy at his command.
