advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
(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 Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
ANTELOPEnounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
antelopes
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From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
engage in
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
not any; not one
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
with low volume
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rhoda was no amateur; and she advised her friends to ride quietly, to make no quick motions, and as far as possible to ride along the edge of the rising ground.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
at the time that
From this reading "When we get somewhat nearer, we shall have to ride right out into plain sight and run them down," Rhoda said.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The creatures were feeding so far out on the plain that it would, too, be unwise to try to creep up on them behind the rocks and bushes among which the cavalcade now rode.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ANTELOPE HUNT; AND MORE The little party approached with caution the spot where the antelopes were feeding.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, the wind was blowing from the antelopes; otherwise the party would never have got near them at all.
