used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORSE THAN A WILD HORSE.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
AnnoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Immediately the judge’s fighting blood rose.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
cantankerousadjectiveUS /kænˈtæŋkərəs/
stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Immediately the judge’s fighting blood rose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WORSE THAN A WILD HORSE.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately the judge’s fighting blood rose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Immediately the judge’s fighting blood rose.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
Nathan
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From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Immediately the judge’s fighting blood rose.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WORSE THAN A WILD HORSE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
a special situation
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
throbbed
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From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading He was stirred by the tingling joy of contest; it throbbed in every vein of his body.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The confounded thing was acting exactly like a wild, viciously ugly, unbroken colt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
Wiggin
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From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading WORSE THAN A WILD HORSE.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading WORSE THAN A WILD HORSE.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Annoyed and amazed by the inexplicable and cantankerous behavior of the automobile, Nathan Wiggin was, at the same time, aroused to resentment and wrath.
