used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
anew
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
down-coming
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From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
let fall to the ground
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
GravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Gravity does the work.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
gruntingverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
hindquartersnounUS /ˈhaɪndkwɔːrtərz/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
jerksnounUS /dʒɜːrks/
plural of “jerk” — a dull stupid fatuous person
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
and nothing more
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
staying power
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
pony's
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From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
scrooged
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From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
stiff-legged
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From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
carry out
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gravity does the work.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Capture It does not take a horse that is bearing a rider downhill an appreciable length of time to take one more stride.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
VB's
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From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
at the time that
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading When the Captain, fooled by false footing, was whirled about to face the down-coming rider, the pony's fore feet had just drawn themselves out of the way to let his body farther down the slope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VB's pony went down the drop with much more rapidity than safety, in short, jerky, stiff-legged plunges, hindquarters scrooged far under his body; alert, watching his footing, grunting in his care not to take too great risks.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The horse jerks his fore legs from under his body and then shoots them out again for fresh hold to keep his downward progress within reason.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gravity does the work.
