used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
anew
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
immovabilitynoun
not capable of being moved or rearranged
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
immediately past
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
not any; not one
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
relieve from
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Again Vincent tried coaxing and patting, but as no success attended these efforts, he again applied the spur sharply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
Vincent
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From this reading For half an hour Vincent tried the effect of patient coaxing, but in vain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finding after awhile that his efforts were unavailing, he subsided at last into sulky immovability.
WildfirenounUS /ˈwaɪldfaɪər/
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading Wildfire sprang into the air, and then began a desperate series of efforts to rid himself of his rider, rearing and kicking in such quick succession that he seemed half the time in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
won't
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From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, if you won't do it by fair means you must by foul," Vincent said at last, and sharply pricked him with his spurs.
