used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
a quantity of money
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "His----eye appears slightly blood-shot, doesn't it?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
blood-shot
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From this reading "His----eye appears slightly blood-shot, doesn't it?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
doesn't
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From this reading "His----eye appears slightly blood-shot, doesn't it?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
the organ of sight
From this reading "His----eye appears slightly blood-shot, doesn't it?"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
hazarded
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From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
He's
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From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading "Is he quiet with hounds?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he quiet with hounds?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
on one occasion
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
by chance
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Is he quiet with hounds?"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
on the contrary
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
move hurridly
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "His----eye appears slightly blood-shot, doesn't it?"
steeplechasing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
two times
From this reading "He's done a good deal of steeplechasing, and ran once or twice in the early part of this season.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
a Caucasian
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Is he quiet with hounds?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I hazarded; for he was exhibiting a large amount of what I imagine should have been white, in an unsuccessful attempt to look at his tail without turning his head round.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It makes a horse rush his fences rather, perhaps; but you young fellows like that, I know."
