used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT MISFORTUNE.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
have
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
Chadmund
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From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
to come or go into
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT MISFORTUNE.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
engage in
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading A GREAT MISFORTUNE.
a particular point in time
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
mustangnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋ/
small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
required or under orders
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The boy, however, supposed that it was some wild animal, probably a grizzly bear, which alarmed the steed.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too wise to go contrary to the instincts of the mustang, which, at such a time knew more than did he of the dangers of the country.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered however, that if such were the fact, why the brute did not give some more tangible evidence of his presence.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading He sat for a moment debating whether he should make an attempt to enter the wooded ravine from another direction.
