used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This added to the general feeling of alarm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading This added to the general feeling of alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This added to the general feeling of alarm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
FRED
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From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
made afraid
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This added to the general feeling of alarm.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Then several of us sprang hastily to the ground.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Then several of us sprang hastily to the ground.
haunches
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From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
come together
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Then several of us sprang hastily to the ground.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then several of us sprang hastily to the ground.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then several of us sprang hastily to the ground.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This added to the general feeling of alarm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This added to the general feeling of alarm.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRED HARRISON The driver of the omnibus gave his reins a sharp tug that brought his horses up on their haunches.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then several of us sprang hastily to the ground.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading They became frightened, and kicked viciously in their traces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was an awful hush for a moment as we thought of the possible fate our unfortunate companion might meet from the cruel hoofs of the startled animals.
