used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
lacking funds
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
DominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
fancying
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From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
highest in quality
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
mettlesomeadjective
having a proud and unbroken spirit
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
not any; not one
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
a strong line
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
put a saddle on
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
toppleverbUS /ˈtɑːpəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
hard to endure
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
unseatedverbUS /ənˈsiːtɪd/
past form of “unseat” — remove from political office
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
at the time that
From this reading THE SUDDEN ALARM When he turned so hastily, the astonished Frank was just in time to see his chum topple from his saddle, and fall heavily to the ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was from that point that the rope had been thrown which had caught Bob so neatly, and unseated him.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Domino, the black Kentucky horse, began plunging wildly; but, fortunately, Bob’s feet were free from the stirrups, so there was no danger of his being dragged, should the mettlesome horse bolt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with the greatest alarm, and half fancying that they had been waylaid by some Indians off their reservation, Frank was trying to get hold of his rifle, which he carried fastened to his back.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A series of yells broke forth from the rocks and bushes just above the road.
