used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Look out there, Lightfoot!” he called.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
didn't
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From this reading “I didn’t mean to make you do that.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
only a very short time before
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I wouldn’t have hurt you very much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
be the source of pain
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t mean to make you do that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
LIGHTFOOT
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From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out there, Lightfoot!” he called.
engage in
From this reading “I didn’t mean to make you do that.
man-goat
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From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I didn’t mean to make you do that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I wouldn’t have hurt you very much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out there, Lightfoot!” he called.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
except for; apart from
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
Sharp-horn
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From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Look out there, Lightfoot!” he called.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LIGHTFOOT IS HURT Mr. Sharp-horn, the man-goat, was so surprised at what Lightfoot had done in leaping over the edge of the cliff that, for a second, he did not know what to do.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed Sharp-horn, who was running very fast, could hardly stop in time to save himself from sliding over.
wouldn't
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From this reading I wouldn’t have hurt you very much.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I didn’t mean to make you do that.
