used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
(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 Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seemed to Reuben that never before had he ridden so swiftly.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
endeavours
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From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
moving swiftly
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to Reuben that never before had he ridden so swiftly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It seemed to Reuben that never before had he ridden so swiftly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It seemed to Reuben that never before had he ridden so swiftly.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Reuben that never before had he ridden so swiftly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
not in physical motion
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
moving very fast
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
in a swift manner
From this reading It seemed to Reuben that never before had he ridden so swiftly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
arousing affect
From this reading The air appeared to strike him in the face, the hoofs of his flying animal barely touching the sand.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aware, however, of the plan which was in the mind of Kit Carson for chasing the horse they were all so desirous of securing, he sturdily continued his efforts, all the time urging his horse to still greater endeavours.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As Reuben dashed forward he speedily discovered that swift as was the pony he was riding it was unable to overtake the wild leader he was following.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Indeed, in a brief time it became plain to the young trapper that his own horse was steadily dropping behind.
