used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He's running away; he's dodging."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
cherry-tree
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From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading "He's running away; he's dodging."
divisible by two
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
grass-plot
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From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's running away; he's dodging."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
Jeff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
pig'snounUS /pɪɡz/
possessive form of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
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 first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "He's running away; he's dodging."
move hurridly
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Stop him!" shouted Jeff.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop him!" shouted Jeff.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
successive (without a break)
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading That meant that he was making a sudden wheel across the grass-plot, under the big cherry-tree, and that brought him in full view of the garden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have had to pull that pig's head nearly off before he could have stopped him in that manner, and it was fastened on too strongly.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading His first rush was straight forward for several yards; but the wagon did not seem to hinder him at all, even with Jeff pulling his best upon the "reins."
