used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
made afraid
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold them in!
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hold them in!
LIMPverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
in motion
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
mowingverbUS /ˈmaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
the season of growth
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Hold them in!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The horses, frightened out of their usual calmness by the barking dog, were rushing madly down the field, the mowing machine clicking viciously.
which person or people
From this reading Pull on the lines!" cried Sandy, who was the first to spring to action.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE LIMP For a moment those watching the making of the moving picture stood as if paralyzed.
