used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
CalumetnounUS /ˌkæljəˈmet/
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
focusedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
made afraid
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
a long fixed look
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
of the present time and place
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
a single distinct event
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
intolerantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərənt/
unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
staying power
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
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 Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
Marston
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From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
in motion
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
not any; not one
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
ruminationsnounUS /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “rumination” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
put a saddle on
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
ShufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
swervenounUS /swɜːrv/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
tensing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
a shaky motion
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many times during the past two days had this incident occurred, and at no time had Calumet allowed the pony to follow its inclination to bolt or swerve from the trail.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Startled out of his unpleasant ruminations, his lips tensing over his teeth in a savage snarl, Calumet Marston swayed uncertainly in the saddle, caught himself, crouched, and swung a heavy pistol to a menacing poise.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading For an instant he hesitated, searching the immediate vicinity with rapid, intolerant glances.
at the time that
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When his gaze finally focused on the object which had frightened his pony, he showed no surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shuffling down the long slope, its tired legs moving automatically, the drooping pony swerved a little and then came to a halt, trembling with fright.
