Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

at or in the front

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

in a reflex manner

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

for the reason that

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

form a curve

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

exhale hard

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

someone who fights with his fists for sport

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

with awareness

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

an established custom

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

come to pass

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

not accessible to view

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

something that is lost

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

the force of workers available

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

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From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

and nothing more

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

possessive form of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Roy flashed ahead, intent on the pursuit of the men who, undoubtedly, had been engaged in the commission of something they wanted to keep hidden.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Star’s bridle pulling him that caused Teddy to hesitate and to give thought to the best procedure.

at the time that

From this reading Thus, when Teddy and Roy heard that shot, they crouched low in their saddles and jumped their mounts forward without the loss of a second.

which person or people

From this reading THE OLD MINER A boxer who has trained his muscles to react automatically and to dodge a blow from an antagonist almost before it has started, does not consciously order his knees to bend or his body to shift.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Those things happen without deliberate volition, simply because the habit has been formed.