used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
Burying-beetles
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
someone who is a detective
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
Duck-shooting
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
Flapper-shooting
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
Hair-worm
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
Lace-wing
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
held up in the air
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
Oak-tree
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
a course of conduct
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
Rabbit-shooting
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
Stag-beetle
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
carry out
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
thorough-bred
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From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
tree-tops
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From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jimmy followed closely at his heels, and Dick brought up the rear.
War-path
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a curious sight to see the boys on the "war-path."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As their eyes were generally too much occupied in looking out for objects of interest, to take care of their feet, they lifted the latter up from the ground with an action like that of a thorough-bred colt, so as to avoid any obstacles in their path.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank generally led the way, with his eyes fixed on the hedge or tree-tops.
Wood-pigeons
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From this reading On the "War-path."--Rabbit-shooting.--Flapper-shooting.-- Duck-shooting.--Wood-pigeons.--Life in an Oak-tree.-- Burying-beetles.--Lace-wing Fly.--Stag-beetle.--Hair-worm.
