used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
buffaloes
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From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
DroppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
highest in quality
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
cause to move by striking
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
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 I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
in motion
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
move hurridly
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
done under pressure
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
carry out
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pat followed, keeping somewhat to the right of me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
at the time that
From this reading It was in the act of making a rush at its opponent, but fell before their horns met, when the other immediately rushed at it, leaping over the prostrate body of its foe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dropping on my knee, that I might take a steadier aim, I raised my rifle and fired at one of the buffaloes, which at that moment presented its side to me.
which person or people
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now is our time," I cried, and rushing forward with Pat's gun in my hand, I approached the combatants.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I had got to within about thirty yards of the two animals, who were moving about now on one side and now on the other with the greatest rapidity, so that it would not be very easy, I knew, to hit a vital part.
