used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
any thing at all
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading The onlookers behaved in the orthodox runaway-horse manner.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
half the width of an em
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The onlookers behaved in the orthodox runaway-horse manner.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
jockeysnounUS /ˈdʒɑːkiz/
plural of “jockey” — someone employed to ride horses in horse races
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
and nothing more
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
manipulateverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/
influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The onlookers behaved in the orthodox runaway-horse manner.
massenounUS /mæs/
a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
a particular point in time
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
mountsnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading The onlookers behaved in the orthodox runaway-horse manner.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading The onlookers behaved in the orthodox runaway-horse manner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
PegasusnounUS /ˈpeɡəsəs/
(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
powder-puffadjective
used of competitive activities in which only women take part
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
runaway-horse
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From this reading The onlookers behaved in the orthodox runaway-horse manner.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
surreptitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
topees
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From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Men shouted and waved their topees, or shouted and performed equestrian gymnastics, and the jockeys _en masse_ cursed their masters' presence, and the more or less mythical value of their respective mounts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women screamed, or took the opportunity to manipulate a surreptitious powder-puff.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus And witch the world with noble horsemanship!"--_Shakespeare_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Just for that one moment in which anything occurring out of your ordinary rut leaves you practically stunned into inertia.
