used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
at or in the front
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERESTING LETTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
Andy
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From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
the lower side of anything
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
ten 10s
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading AN INTERESTING LETTER.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN INTERESTING LETTER.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
turn-out
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From this reading To Andy and Matt it looked as if the entire turn-out must slide down the hillside to the bottom, there to be smashed into a hundred pieces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
precisely as stated
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The horse continued to move ahead, but instead of drawing closer to the inside, he walked upon the very outer edge of the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I'll lead him!" cried Andy, and while Matt continued to hold the lines, he sprang out and caught Billy by the bridle.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was small wonder, therefore, that both gave a loud cry of alarm and that both caught at the lines to lead Billy away from the danger so imminent.
