used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His next was to draw back the hammer of his rifle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
CASTINGnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading His next was to draw back the hammer of his rifle.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading His next was to draw back the hammer of his rifle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
marksmanshipnounUS /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
skill in shooting
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
not any; not one
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading His next was to draw back the hammer of his rifle.
Roger
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From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
put a saddle on
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
move stealthily
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was to be hoped that the powder lay properly in the pan, so that there would be no false flash.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Dick, too, had gripped his rifle, and was bent on using it to the best of his ability in case his comrade failed to kill the panther, though he had confidence in the marksmanship of Roger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger understood this, for his first act was to slip from his seat, gun in hand.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS THE presence of the panther so terrified the horses that they kept up a continual prancing; and it would have been next to impossible for any one to have taken a sure aim while in the saddle.
