used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLOODY HAND.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
amadou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The horse quickly scattered those around.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
BLOODYadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading A BLOODY HAND.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
the act of burning something
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
fanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
fore-legs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A BLOODY HAND.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
with speed
From this reading The horse quickly scattered those around.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The horse quickly scattered those around.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Anthony was taken by surprise, but maintained his seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The horse quickly scattered those around.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effect on Anthony's horse was instantaneous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a snort it bounded into the air, threw back its head, then kicked out and began to dance and revolve, put its head down between the fore-legs, then reared into the air, every violent motion fanning the burning bunch of amadou into stronger heat.
