used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
(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 Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
CHECKEDadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading HOW HAVERLY CHECKED THE STAMPEDE.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
endeavours
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From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
gaspsnounUS /ɡæsps/
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
HAVERLY
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From this reading HOW HAVERLY CHECKED THE STAMPEDE.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
HOW
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From this reading HOW HAVERLY CHECKED THE STAMPEDE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
roused to anger
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
outdistanceverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɪstəns/
go far ahead of
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/
wearing footgear
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
STAMPEDEverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading HOW HAVERLY CHECKED THE STAMPEDE.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HAVERLY CHECKED THE STAMPEDE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR half an hour the fugitives raced on, every muscle straining in a mad effort to outdistance their pitiless pursuers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Then, in the grim wall of cliffs upon their left, appeared the dark mouth of a canyon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
wolfishadjective
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Foot by foot, yard by yard, the wolfish creatures gained upon them.
but in spite of that
From this reading Their feet seemed shod with lead as they turned and twisted among the boulders; their breath came and went in great, panting gasps that shook their bodies, yet for all their frenzied endeavours, their relentless enemies drew nearer.
