used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
in addition
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He knew also that it would not be long before the mountain lion would overtake the fleeing pony.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The snorting and trembling of the pony he was riding were pitiful.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The snorting and trembling of the pony he was riding were pitiful.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
snortingnounUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of forcible exhalation
From this reading The snorting and trembling of the pony he was riding were pitiful.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
a shaky motion
From this reading The snorting and trembling of the pony he was riding were pitiful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As long as he moved slowly, he had been frequently informed by his companions, a lion, though it might creep close upon his trail, would not be likely to attack him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the other hand, if he should show his fear by flight the courage of the lion instantly would be strengthened and it would follow and attack any man or animal that fled in this way from his presence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The snorting and trembling of the pony he was riding were pitiful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reuben was aware that if he permitted his pony to run, the beast would instantly pursue him.
