used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
at or in the front
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
(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 Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Over this plain now swept the chase.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
placed crosswise
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
fringing
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From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
Groot
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From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
Hendrik
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From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
ill-feeling
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From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Over this plain now swept the chase.
OddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over this plain now swept the chase.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
possessing sweep
From this reading Over this plain now swept the chase.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over this plain now swept the chase.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
precisely as stated
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dark belt seen ahead was a forest fringing some stream or river.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oddly enough, the two dogs that had chosen the buck for their game were rival dogs--that is, each hunter was owner of one of them, and regarded him as a favourite; and all three kinds, dogs, horses, and riders, seemed to be on their mettle, and were doing their very best.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading That was the point he was making for, but a wide plain must be crossed before he could wet his hoof in any water.
Willem
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From this reading Do not fancy there was any ill-feeling between Groot Willem and Hendrik.
