used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
(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 But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
balkverbUS /bɔːk/
refuse to comply
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
borderer's
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From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
plural of “dog” — 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 The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
fugitive's
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From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
the act of departing
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
keepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
McGillivray's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
mediocreadjectiveUS /ˌmiːdiˈoʊkər/
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
attach to a support
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
continue talking
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
with speed
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
any competition
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading But night reduced the pace of all horses to a mediocre plane.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
Sevier
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From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
Sevier's
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From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
in the near future
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Given the sunlight, the borderer’s fleet mount would cover miles before a pursuit to the north could be organized.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading THROUGH THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE Sevier’s lead in the race for freedom depended largely on the length of time McGillivray’s plight should remain undiscovered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sevier entered the trail on the gallop but was quickly compelled to rein in and proceed cautiously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The dogs would balk at going south and their keepers would soon realize the fugitive’s trail lay not in that direction.
