used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
for the reason that
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
BehemothnounUS /bəˈhiːməθ/
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
erasingverbUS /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
moving swiftly
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
hindermostadjective
located farthest to the rear
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
go across or through
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
peut
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From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
by chance
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
qui
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From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
sauve
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From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
speed-limit
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From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
carry out
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it became a clear case of _sauve qui peut_, and the devil take the hindermost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A grocery wagon shaved him by an inch.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was doing things to the speed-limit, this wagon, because a dashing police patrol was close behind, treading on its tail and indignantly clanging it to turn out, which it could not possibly do.
which person or people
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There was nothing in the world for Behemoth to do but wildly leap under the hoofs for his life.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To avoid erasing the little citizen, the patrol man had to pull sharply out; and this manoeuvre, as Fate had written it, brought him full upon the great dog Behemoth, who, having slipped across the tracks, stood gravely waiting for the flying wagon to pass.
