Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

a theatrical performer

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

(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 TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

any thing at all

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

a person whose head is bald or shaved

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

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From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

to or in any or all places

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

full of life and energy

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

engage in

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

in motion

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

not any; not one

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

free from harm or evil

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

from appearances alone

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

cause to run in panic

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

required or under orders

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

carry out

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

make a dull sound

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading TOO MUCH REALISM The shouting of the cowboys, the rushing of their intelligent ponies here--there--everywhere, seemingly--the fusillade of pistol shots, the thunder and bellowings of the steers and the thud of the ponies hoofs--all combined to make the scene a lively one.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The imitation stampede seemed to be a great success, and no one, not in the secret, could have told that it was not a real one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

during the time that

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

which person or people

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "But isn't it dangerous to ride so close to the steers?" asked Paul, who, while willing to do almost anything in the line of moving picture work, did not want to take needless chances.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm supposed to rescue you, and I can't do it if you keep so far away."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Over this way, Paul!" cried Baldy, who was taking part with the young actor.