used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A YOUNG HUNTER'S STRATEGY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
buffaloes
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From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
Fred
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From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
a quick look
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
HUNTER'SnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading A YOUNG HUNTER'S STRATEGY.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
with speed
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
STRATEGYnounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A YOUNG HUNTER'S STRATEGY.
in a swift manner
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
a special situation
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was unable to distinguish any thing that looked like him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
at the time that
From this reading Fred Linden walked rapidly forward until he reached the middle of the prairie, when he paused and bent his eyes on the swiftly vanishing drove of buffaloes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was convinced that he was mistaken a brief while before, when, for a moment, he thought he caught a glimpse of Terry on the back of the terrified bull.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were speeding at right angles to the course he had been following, and, so far as he could judge at the distance, were on the same dead run with which they started.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A YOUNG HUNTER'S STRATEGY.
