used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
bushbinders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
a social unit living together
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
gantletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
in a gradual manner
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
Greenbriernoun
a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
KanawhanounUS /kəˈnɔːhə/
a tributary of the Ohio River in West Virginia
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
without good reason
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
most important element
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
a particular point in time
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
not any; not one
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
a course of conduct
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
postboy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
Raggles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
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 The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
RoadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
put a saddle on
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Away, Jack! show them a light pair of heels!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next moment he sprang lightly into the saddle, and gathering up the reins, shouted:
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Little Snap was aware that he was running the gantlet of the rifles of the bushbinders, he kept on undaunted, until he had reached the side of his horse.
at the time that
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The faithful steed needed no urging to do this, and with the reports of the baffled men's firearms and the cries of the startled Raggles family ringing in his ears, the postboy of the Kanawha dashed furiously down the path leading to the main road from Greenbrier to Six Roads.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word escaped his tightly compressed lips, until the highway was reached, when he patted his horse on the neck, saying, gently:
