used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
(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 "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
any thing at all
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
deem to be
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
set up or found
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
KANGAROOnounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
not any; not one
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading EXPERIENCES AT A CATTLE STATION--A KANGAROO HUNT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They breed good horses in Australia," continued Harry in his journal.
a special situation
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
precisely as stated
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The owner of the cattle run gave orders that the gentlest animals should be reserved for the visitors to ride, and I have no doubt that they were so reserved.
at the time that
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We found them anything but gentle, from our point of view, but managed to get through the day without being thrown out of the saddles.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "As a general thing, however, the horses of this part of the world are vicious, and it is no wonder, when we consider that they are harshly treated all their lives, and very rarely hear a kind word.
