used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
(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 While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
antelopes
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From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
ASSISTANTnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading OSCAR'S ASSISTANT HUNTERS.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
bisonnounUS /ˈbaɪsən/
any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
buffaloes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
ten 10s
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
someone who hunts game
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading OSCAR'S ASSISTANT HUNTERS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
koodoonoun
either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
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 The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
OSCAR'SnounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading OSCAR'S ASSISTANT HUNTERS.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
Preston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
quicksandnounUS /ˈkwɪksænd/
a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
move hurridly
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
stampededverbUS /stæmˈpiːdɪd/
past form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But one herd--composed of antelopes, that are held by some hunters to be the equal of the koodoo in cunning, and greatly its superior in speed--was caught napping this time, and when Oscar's rifle cracked one of them fell.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
at the time that
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fortunately for Oscar Preston he was not dealing with the stupid bison of our Western plains, which will dash madly over a precipice when stampeded, and when suffering for want of water walk deliberately into a quicksand that is already choked with the bodies of their dying comrades.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
but in spite of that
From this reading The animals that were then approaching, always alert and wary, scented danger while it was yet in the distance, and, dividing right and left, gave Oscar's boulder a wide berth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While the young hunter was watching for a chance to put in his second barrel he was startled by a clatter of hoofs behind, so loud that it drowned all the rest, and, looking over his shoulder without changing his position, he was horrified to see a herd of buffaloes, numbering a hundred or more, dashing by within less than thirty yards of him.
