used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
without doubt or question
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
equineadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/
resembling a horse
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
hornedadjectiveUS /hɔːrnd/
having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
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 Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
roused to anger
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
obstructionnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Behind a cattle stampede is often left an aftermath of dead and crippled beasts.
and nothing more
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
move hurridly
From this reading River, nor ravine, nor any other obstruction can halt the mad rush of the horned beasts.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
stampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A stampede of horses is different in that the equine brain appreciates danger more clearly than that of the sullen steer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading NEWS AND A THREAT A stampede of mad cattle is like the charge of a blind and insane monster.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They pile right into it, and only if it is too steep or too high do they split and go around.
