used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAVERN OF MYSTERY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
being joined in close association
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading A CAVERN OF MYSTERY.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
move gently or carefully
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
moving swiftly
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
made afraid
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They were heartily sorry for this now.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A CAVERN OF MYSTERY.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were heartily sorry for this now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CAVERN OF MYSTERY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
and nothing more
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
re-captured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
a strong line
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
SnortingnounUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of forcible exhalation
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading They were heartily sorry for this now.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were heartily sorry for this now.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As the pony turned and plunged off, they only managed to keep their feet by an effort, and the next instant they were perforce flying down the steep mountain side attached to the leading rope of the frightened pony.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were heartily sorry for this now.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
at the time that
From this reading When they had first re-captured him, the two boys had, for greater ease in leading him, fastened the rope through their belts.
White-eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snorting and plunging, White-eye wheeled and dashed off down the hillside.
