used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
alders
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From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
breakneckadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪknek/
moving at very high speed
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
catlike
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From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
command with authority
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
remove the dust from
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
gulches
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From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
inclinesnounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnz/
plural of “incline” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
ROTTERnounUS /ˈrɑːtər/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
rubblenounUS /ˈrʌbəl/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
put a saddle on
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
surefootedadjective
not liable to stumble or fall
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
arousing affect
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The trail was a rough and rocky one, but he took it recklessly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His surefooted broncho scrambled catlike up steep inclines and slid in clouds of dust down breakneck hillsides of loose rubble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rode fast, evidently with a direct driving purpose to reach a particular destination.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading In and out he wound, across gulches and over passes, following always as nearly a bee line as was possible.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "AN OUT AND OUT ROTTER" Jack strode through the young alders to his horse, swung to the saddle without touching the stirrups, and was off instantly at a canter.
