used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
anew
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
as-Thought
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From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
Canetella
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From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
divisible by two
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
at any time
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
Hare's-ear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
Hit-the-Point
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From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
and nothing more
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
overloadedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərloʊdɪd/
loaded past capacity
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
a human being
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
Quick-as-Thought
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From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
with speed
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
any competition
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
race-course
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From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The princess ran as quickly as ever, but poor Quick-as-Thought was like an overloaded donkey, and could not go a step.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
the act of testing something
From this reading Early next morning the crowd assembled on the race-course, and Canetella and Quick as-Thought began their trial afresh.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
be dressed in
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
at the time that
From this reading Then Hit-the-Point, who had heard all about the princess’s deception from Hare’s-ear, when he saw the danger his friend was in, seized his bow and arrow and shot the stone out of the ring Quick-as-Thought was wearing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
which person or people
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Accordingly she went home and sent Quick-as-Thought a magic ring, which prevented the person who wore it, not only from running, but even from walking, and begged that he would wear it for her sake.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Canetella was much depressed by her defeat; but, as the race had to be run a second time, she determined she would not be beaten again.
