used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
(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 Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
antelope's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
CHAPARRALnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading LOST IN THE CHAPARRAL.
counter-marching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
apart from; not including
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Their young riders were just as ignorant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE CHAPARRAL.
and nothing more
From this reading Their young riders were just as ignorant.
Kah-go-mish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE CHAPARRAL.
engage in
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
PingverbUS /pɪŋ/
hit with a pinging noise
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
with speed
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Their young riders were just as ignorant.
put a saddle on
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
Tah-nu-nu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE CHAPARRAL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their young riders were just as ignorant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Meantime the two exceptions had been threading the blind paths of the chaparral more rapidly and a great deal more anxiously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Kah-go-mish and all the other members of his band except two had been entirely absorbed in the marching and counter-marching required to make other people lose track of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Neither of the ponies which carried Ping and Tah-nu-nu was hampered by any saddle, and both were somewhat wild, but they were not wild enough to have an antelope's learning as to the streets and lanes of that bushy wilderness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Their young riders were just as ignorant.
