used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
ADELAIDEnounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading ADELAIDE PROCTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
clasping
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From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
farm-yard
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From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
immediately past
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
MARGIE
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From this reading MARGIE.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
PROCTER
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From this reading ADELAIDE PROCTER.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
any competition
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
scenting
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From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
unwaryadjectiveUS /ənˈweri/
not alert to danger or deception
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MEANWHILE, the fugitive and his pursuers were far away, and a desperate race they had.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
which person or people
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "The crown must be won for Heaven, In the battlefield of life."
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Until at last, the unwary animal, scenting a freshly cut stack of hay, turned in at the gate of a farm-yard, and being taken in the trap, was ridden back by the panting youths, both of whom mounted on his back—one clasping his arms round the waist of the other who held the bridle in his right hand, whilst with his left, he kept a firm grip of the animal's mane.
