used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
(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 To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The whip was a salmon-rod in appearance, without exaggeration.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
put or send forth
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
increase twofold
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading The whip was a salmon-rod in appearance, without exaggeration.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
a boy or man
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
fishing-rod
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
set up or found
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whip was a salmon-rod in appearance, without exaggeration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
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 It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
salmon-rod
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whip was a salmon-rod in appearance, without exaggeration.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
in or at or to some place
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a double necessity for two drivers.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
at the time that
From this reading The operator sometimes found it convenient to stand when he made a cast with his fishing-rod weapon.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading To hold the reins of five kicking mules and a prancing pony required both hands as well as all the strength of the cousin, though he was a powerful fellow, and the management of the whip claimed both arms, and all the strength, as well as the undivided attention of his assistant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had a bamboo handle somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet long, with a proportionate lash.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The whip was a salmon-rod in appearance, without exaggeration.
