used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading Two revolvers banged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
a quad with a square body
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
fetlocks
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From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
a boy or man
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
engage in
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
pony's
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From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Two revolvers banged.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop that!" thundered the Professor.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Ere the lad could subdue the little animal two more shots had landed under the fetlocks of the spirited animal.
Tad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Stop that!" thundered the Professor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR TAKES A HAND "Make 'em dance!" shouted the second man.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Stop that!" thundered the Professor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two revolvers banged.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tad's pony leaped up into the air, for the two shots had been fired right under the pony's hind feet.
