used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
from appearances alone
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Contrary to my expectation, they both "winded" me, and started off.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to my expectation, they both "winded" me, and started off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
having the place or position changed
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Contrary to my expectation, they both "winded" me, and started off.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
for more time
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Contrary to my expectation, they both "winded" me, and started off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
snortedverbUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪd/
past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Contrary to my expectation, they both "winded" me, and started off.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
in the direction of
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
turnings
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From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not halt longer than to see that the cap was on my rifle, and to cock the piece.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was blowing freshly towards them, and the sun had thrown my shadow between them, so as to draw their attention.
windedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndɪd/
breathing laboriously or convulsively
From this reading Contrary to my expectation, they both "winded" me, and started off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They did not run, however, as if badly scared; on the contrary, they went off, apparently indignant at being disturbed in their fight; and every now and then both came round with short turnings, snorted, and struck the prairie with their hoofs in a violent and angry manner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occupied as the animals were, I did not imagine they would heed me: or, if they should attempt flight, I knew I could easily overtake one or other; so, without farther hesitation or precaution, I rode towards them.
