Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

later than; following

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading He was laughing at the antics of Jake, and when he saw the two girls, he stopped his horses.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

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From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

without seeing or looking

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

a youthful male person

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was laughing at the antics of Jake, and when he saw the two girls, he stopped his horses.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading He was laughing at the antics of Jake, and when he saw the two girls, he stopped his horses.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

not any; not one

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

covered with growing plants

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

with speed

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

cut with a saw

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He was laughing at the antics of Jake, and when he saw the two girls, he stopped his horses.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ENEMY CHECKMATED Bessie had eluded the furious Jake easily enough.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

in the direction of

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

hard to endure

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

precisely as stated

From this reading Moreover, they had not gone very far when a farmer's boy came along, driving a surrey.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

at the time that

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.

which person or people

From this reading So it was no trick at all for the two girls, light on their feet and graceful in their movements, to avoid the shambling, ungainly, overgrown boy, who, smarting from the pain of the scratches Dolly had inflicted, ran after them blindly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Amazed by Dolly's onslaught, he had been too surprised to move quickly in any case, and, when he saw her trying to ruin his bicycle, he was diverted from Bessie and, shouting furiously, ran toward her with the idea of saving his wheel.