adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
bayingverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
ClinchverbUS /klɪntʃ/
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
Clinch's
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From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
confusedlyadverb
in a confused manner
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
incoherentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəntli/
in an incoherent manner
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
leftnounUS /left/
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 The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
Rawlins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Once only, taking advantage of a sudden halt that threw them confusedly together, he managed to ask a question.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading “Lost their track--found it again!” shouted the ostler, as Clinch, with a cry like the baying of a hound, again darted forward.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The figures of Clinch and Rawlins immediately before him shut out the prospect of the narrowing trail.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speed and fury with which Clinch's cavalcade swept on in the direction of the mysterious shot left Hale no chance for reflection.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was conscious of shouting incoherently with the others, of urging his horse irresistibly forward, of momentarily expecting to meet or overtake something, but without any further thought.
