afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
react verbally
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
any person at all
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HANK LEESON'S CABIN.
Benson
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From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AT HANK LEESON'S CABIN.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
Darry
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From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
didn't
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From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
HANKnounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading AT HANK LEESON'S CABIN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
LEESON'S
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From this reading AT HANK LEESON'S CABIN.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
not any; not one
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
for a short time
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
hurting
From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "So am I--but I didn't want Benson to know it," was the low answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first the boys were inclined to think that the old scout was mistaken--that they could ride as far as anybody.
at the time that
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "I'm sore already," whispered Darry to his cousin.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when, shortly after sunset, they came within sight of Hank Leeson's place both were glad to think that they would have to ride no more for the present.
