used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
an opposing military force
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
fetidadjectiveUS /ˈfetəd/
offensively malodorous
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
GlennnounUS /ɡlen/
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
Joe
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From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
Joe's
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From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
manifestingverbUS /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/
-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
neighed
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From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
on one occasion
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
pranced
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From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The hounds pranced round Boone and Glenn, manifesting their delight in being relieved of the presence of the enemy.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
SneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
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 The horses neighed in the stable for their accustomed food and water, and when Joe hastened to them, he embraced the neck of each, in testimony of his joy that they were once more saved from the hands of the Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a moment the inmates of the house were stirring.
at the time that
From this reading When Sneak opened the door, the sun had risen and was shining brightly.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The lead removed—The wolves on the river—The wolf hunt—Gum fetid—Joe’s incredulity—His conviction—His surprise—His predicament—His narrow escape.
