used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
in actual fact
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you move!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Pitamakan exclaimed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
and nothing more
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't you move!"
mule-deer
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From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
Pitamakan
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From this reading Pitamakan exclaimed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Never before had I felt that I was a giant; but as I sat there in the short grass of the open prairie, I felt as if my body was actually towering into the sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He spoke just in time, for I was on the point of springing up and running for the timber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
white-tail
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From this reading The game--they were mule-deer, which are not fleet runners, like the white-tail--came bouncing awkwardly toward us, while the Indians gained on them perceptibly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you move!"
